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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 18 Aug 1928, p. 46

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ir Rud August 18, 1928 WINNETK A TALK 45 in Town and Country SERN ' Belle Bennett Picture Is William Haines Is Newspaper Reporter in Alcyon Picturel|| Vera Reynolds plays a leading role in "The Main Event," Pathe-DeMille picture to be shown at the Alcyon theater in Highland Park this Satur- day, August 18. The acting in this picture is abeve par. The story is the old prize fight theme. Williams Haines in his latest role as a newspaper reporter will entertain for Alcyon patrons this Sunday in a picture called "Telling the World." You will be amused as you see Haines interviewing his own father--his first assignment from the city editor--to find out why his father has disinherited him. The picture takes Haines all the way to Shanghai, where there is plenty of excitement. Anita Page, who plays opposite him, is considered one of the most important screen dis- coveries of the year. "Ramona," starring Dolores del Rio, |. coming to the Alcyon next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, is a charm- ing picture adapted from the story of the same name by Helen Hunt Jack- son. It was adjudged one of the six best photoplays during the month of June. A simple, wistful, loving, in- credibly fascinating Indian maid, born for tragedy and fulfilling her fate be- fore a background of scenery so beau- tiful that it brings a catch to the throat--that is the part played by Miss del Rio. Thursday's offering at the Alcyon is Walter Hagen in "Green Grass Widows." On Friday, Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes will be seen in "Heart to Heart," an adaptation of a story by Juliet Wilbur Thompkins. Pictures to be shown at the Alcyon soon include "Wings," "The Street Angel," "The Wheel of Chance," "The Cossacks," and others which have been listed among the "best pictures" by the critics. Granada Will Show Fight Pictures and "The Cop" The recent fistic disagreement be- tween Gene Tunney and Tom Heeney, as recorded upon the films, will be an added attraction at the Granada thea- ter starting this Saturday, August 18. The entire fight, including the sensa- tional tenth round, will be brought to the public in conjunction with "The Cop," William Boyd's latest screen success, In "The Cop" Boyd is said to exceed his recent triumph in "The Skyscra- per," and the story itself is an en- grossing one with a delightful twist, a liberal share of comedy, and a pretty romance. Boyd (Pete Smith in the picture) isn't a cop when the story opens. He decides to be one to even scores with a crook who had got the better of him. But Pete learns that being a policeman is more than wear- ing a uniform and a star. His chief, Mather, played by Alan Hale, put: him through a stiff course of training. Pete's campaign against the gang of crooks is considerably complicated by his interest in its girl member, Mary Monks, played by Jacqueline Logan. There is plenty of action at the close of the picture when Pete goes after the gang in earnest to avenge the kill- ing of his friend. The romantic ele- ment isn't overshadowed by the more violent affairs and the way is cleared very nicely for a happy ending, with Mary a policeman's bride instead of a gangman's little pal. Bill-o-Fare | Saturday, August 18 bs "Fle etwing" SORRELL Berge SUE QUIRES Teatro "The Cop" Granada "The Main E ve nt" wisi Alcyon "Steamboat Bill, Jr." ....Norshore TRAMONAT a. Bis ddssinss venison Varsity "Breed of the Sunsets" ......... Pearl Sunday, August 19 "The Mysterious Lady" ...... Norshore "The Devil's . Skipper" ....... ... Pearl "Hot Heels" vive ee as dre TOPO "Telling the WoriBl cen rnerrs Alcyon The COP'. ois vous fais os ..Granada Monday, August 20 "Ramona" TT Alcyon "The Wheel of Chance" ...... Varsity "The Mysterious Lady" ...... Norshore 'The COPE: alo d es sn cular ilhi ia Granada "Ladies of the Night Club" ...... Pearl "RAMONAY rot hf iin i add dads on Teatro Tuesday, August 21 "Rinty of the Desert" Community House "The Fighting Red Head" ........Pearl "The Wheel of Chance" ....... Varsity "Ramona" EI A CN TIN Teatro "The Cop" ........Granada "The Mysterious Lady" ......Norshore "RamoONA' «., iivea. hi stissesasess Alcyon Wednesday, August 22 "Heart to Heart" and "The Chaser" LR a LICR TEN WG 5 Panis Ry Teatro NR OHONA. vou simmer sae ions ons = » Alcyon "The Mysterious 4 .Norshore "Kit CaAPBON™ i. ov oviiv ss aviv iv id Pearl "The Wheel of Chance" Varsity The Cop» sre cea is .Granada Thursday, August 23 Hot News"... ii nat... Varsity "The COD. iiss Sinai g tf Granada "Green Grass | Widows" Alcyon "Kit Carson" gr pre Pearl "Telling the World" Een Teatro "The Mysterious Lady" ......Norshore Friday, August 24 "Fools for Luck" .....Community House "Women Who Dare" ... ....Pearl "Telling "the World" .....=aqs .. Teatro "The Mysterious Lady" ..Norshore Heart to Heart" =... ..0. 00. ..Aleyon othe Cop... ...vdia sn ned Granada "Hot "News" ...... ese .. Varsity RUTH ETTING BACK Chicago is always glad to welcome home its young men and women who have made good on the stage or screen. This time it is Ruth Etting, singing star, who is appearing in the loop this week. Miss Etting is to play an im- portant part in the forthcoming Zieg- feld Follies revue. "WATERFRONT" The famous San Francisco bay will furnish background for "Waterfront," a story of the docks with Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall in the lead- ing roles. Thomas Meighan has "The Mating Call," completed and is now on va- cation in Long Island. Ravinia Opera and Concerts Seventeenth Season June 23 to September 3 Box Office Open 9:30 A. M. Until 10 P. M. Daily & Sunday Telephone Highland Park 2727 BIG FILM ATTRACTION '""Korkarlen"' The Stroke of Midnight at Winnetka Community House 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka Saturday, Aug. 18, at 8 P. M. Music and vocal numbers by a wellknown soloist Scenery from Stockholm Admission 50 Cents Children 25 Cents | | Pearl Sunday Attraction | elle Bennett, Helene Chadwick, | Fred Thomson, Buzz Barton and others are among the stars to be seen in pictures at the Pearl theater dur- ing the coming week. Today Bob Steele will perform in "Breed of the Sunsets." Belle Bennett's starring picture, "The Devil's Skipper," will be shown tomorrow. It is a virile story, packed with dramatic action and deal- ing with slave ships, piracy, mutiny, revenge, and death. Monday's attraction is Ricardo Cortez in "Ladies of the Night Club." The showings for the rest of the week will be: Tuesday--Buzz Barton in "The Fighting Red Head"; Wednes- day and Thursday--Fred Thomson in "Kit Carson"; and Friday--Helene Chadwick in "Women Who Dare." Billie Dove has just finished "The Night Watch." COMMUNITY HOUSE Tues.,, Aug. 21 Fri, Aug. 24 Rin-Tin-Tin W. C. Flelds Dog Marvel Chester Conklin "Fools for Luck" "Rinty of the Desert" DRIVE TO THE Norshore Theater Yow'll always find plenty of Parking Space --Starting Sunday-- FRANKIE MASTERS and COLLEGIANS in "STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!" --On the Screen-- GRETA GARBO with CONRAD NAGEL i "The Mysterious Lady" Attend the Bargain Week Day Matinees. 25 Complete De- luxe Program for Matinee price to 6:30 P. M. LUBLINER & TRINZ VARSITY SATURDAY ONLY August 18 DOLORES DEL RIO "RAMONA" Monday Tuesday Wednesday Aug. 20-21-22 RICHARD BARTHELMESS in a dual role that's wonderful "WHEEL OF CHANCE"

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