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WEEK WILL BRING EIGHT PICTURES 1. aV, Cinema tuto who expect to hO th nt picture on view thi week will be kepi on the Junta. There eight five of which are. onv view today. Thee, ar 'Xf Oinge" 'with Virgmto Vsill and Frank Mayo, at the -allf orntot "JJerltage of tbo DeserC featuring lbe -Danlel.

Lloyd Hughes and JSrnest Torrenee, at the MctropoU. uo "potash and Perlroatter." w- with Barmy Barnard and Alexan. der'arr In their original roles, at mo' "This Freedom," at Tally's, and "April Showers, starring Kan harlaa and Colleen at Chine's. Tomorrow, of the Storm." the frt Palmer photoplay, will opei at the Mtoal jn. Lloyd Hughes and Lucille Rlckseo are Cf.

featefod In this picture On the premiere of The Marring Circle." Ernst I- LuMtach'a first-, picture- for the Warner Brothers, will eeeur at the ftiatto. Monte Blue and Florence Vldor are the stars. Thursday, Red Ingram's "Scara-mouche" will have Its first local showing at the Criterion. Ramon Novarro and Alice Terry are fea- stored. River water the same as they do today only then they used guns and fought man to maa.

Instead of -i at WashingtOB. Cane Orey depicts one of these early battle over wa- II ieesjMMsftiv F''' -S- wasBBM a jv a eass- senge, CiSver daoetag aad White Sisters Taught Prince to the presence of a tot of Interesting people In the cast the picture can be classed as mildly diverting. Some Interesting plans are under way for featuring Edith Alien, the pretty girl who played the seeoad feminine lead la "Soara-tnouche." Whitman Bennett and H. Clsy Miner of the great theater. owning family have put her under contract and will give her every opportunity to develop rn'o a star.

At first, she will Just play a lead with four other featured player but laf.r ehe will probably be given star roles. Her Miss Allen to be known as Hedda Lind, thus reviving the ancient and honorable custom of changing player' names, though why It was done In her ease I cannot understand, Edith Allen tees nicely In electrw lights However, Hedda Und ehe Is and Hedda Lind she will be from now bn. She was chosen by Mr. Bennett and Mr. Miner after they had atudled the work of every available young Ala actress, rS "Flaming Tooth" mores to the Alhambra.

Other picture eontln-, ulng on view are "The Ten Com mandments" at the Egyptian, "Ashes of Vengeance" at Grau. man's and "Two Wagons, Both Covered," at Miner's, (: Stars to be "There Almost all the famous film stars i of Hollywood will he present at the Mission tomorrow evening for the world premiere of "Judgment of the Storm." filmed by the Palmer Photoplay Corporation. Among those who will give logs parties are Mack Bennett, Lloyd Hughes. Lucille Ricksen. Myrtle Stedman.

Thomas H. Inoe, Ralph and Vera Lewis, Mabel Julienne Scott ear Hersholt Harry Langdon. F. Rio ard Jones. Chester Bennett Jane Novak, executives of the Palmer Photoplay Company and many others.

"Judgment of the Storm' Is said to contain the most spectacular storm scenes ever enacted before a camera In addition to poe-sesslng great elements of suspense, pathos and drama. It was written by Ethel Styles Mlddleton, an amateur writer, directly for the screen. An unuauslly strong cart will be seen including Lloyd Hughes, Lu elite Ricksen, Myrtle Stedman. George Hackathorae. Bruce Oor ton.

Phllo McCulIough. Claire Mao Fay MacKenzle and Franklo Darro. Harry Langdon, Mack Sennett'a latest comedy find, will appear In another Sennett riot "Shanghaied Lovers." which is said to even surpass "Picking Peaches" for being a genuine comedy riot Hergeahrtmer Novel One of the "best sellers" of the 'last few years Is' Joceph geshelmer's short and popular novel, "Wild Oranges." King Vldor ha mads a screen version of this widely read Hook which Is now being screened at the California Theater. "Wild Oranges" Is a stsange story of the exotic swamps "Of the Oeorcta coast and tells the story of. a review, heart-broken who, after the death or his seeks seclusion from society on-, his' yacht.

After cruising the i Seven 8eas for twelve years he finally finds a new Interest In t.fe when he meets Millie Stope. the grand-daughter of a man who lives i In the swamps of Georgia, A notable oast la seen Including Virginia Valll. Frank Mayo, Ford Sterling. Charlea Post and How to Dance Baron Renfrew, who Is better known- to the world as Edward Prise of Wales, favor American daneera, On more than oae oc casion ha' Use given expression to nts weorsetneni at our jass sup oy selecting home of the more spright-ly-1 exponents of the American etyje of dancing as partner, While on his reueui visit to Can ada, the Prince took a few lessons in Broadway' very latest volu tion front tn White- Bisters, two dainty youngsters, who war born in the dominion, but have wen a iheatericai reputation the United totes. They are aom lng to the Hillstreet.

next weea with their repertoire -6t character More ThaA tZO Famotn Honywt6d FUm SUurs Will Tfcern la INwfaaa Prleaa for $3, IS, war tn Indiwig New Reg. thatlne price prevail 11 a-m. to I njn, ter righu In the pictunaauon oi one of his most popular stones. "The Heritage of the Desert" which shows at Grathnaa's Metro-poliun Theater this week with Bebo Daniels, Ernest Torreaee, Noah Beery and Lloyd Hughes la the featured roles. -nThe popular acta, "Tha Three LttUe Maids" and "Out of the with the famous caricature clown who comes to life on the stage, are held over a second week.

Henry Murtagh at the Wurlitser. and Herman Heller conducting the orchestra offer their usual divsrt-ing musical selections, Pleasing ComblnaUoa- Two stars who are featured In separate productions la Loa Angeles this week, together hold the stellar position In "April Showers," which opened as the attraction at the Clune Broadway Theater yc. terday. These players are Colleen Moore and Kenneth Harlan, whose love story, laid la the Irish-American quarter of New Tork. forms the theme of a delightful, romantic drama, Colleen Moore.1 with her waving dark hair and saucy vivacity and whimsical humor, is an ideal Irish type, while Kenneth Harlan Is an Irish youth, whose grandmamaa hailed from the other side.

Others of the cast Include Ruth Clifford and Prlscllla Bonner. A fast -moving' filled with laughs Is "The Yankee," and "Fun from the Press" offers additional laughter, As a special attraction, H. Morey. called "The Kentucky Colonel," offers a group of southern melodies, NEW ACTOR IN MISSION PLAY NOTED Hole of Fray Sena is Depicted by Erstwhile Shakespeare Genius Who Is R. D.

Maclean, the new Fray Junipero Serra of the old Mission Play? question has been on the lip of thousands who have already seen the play this season. however, the Question n.n has been uppermost Jn old San Gabriel hsrsehV many of whose children have been playing tn the Mission Play for many years. The Mission Play 1 an old story I SL D. LUcUan I rAnd he certainly can saya Marjorie, the older of tbegntt pain who look about eight aad tes flatthetf; stag klddis eoetanskbat are actually sixteen and eighteen "Nothing otd-faahloaed about either," oay Thetota, nine was seeoad-only to that er4a great Fred Stone, himself, wheatht tsar era featured wtta 'nun Broadway In "Tip The fctky girl who will ao-tao nets Quee4 of England need never fear that sh will be a wallflower at any; of, be royal partiea i--i-r "Broadway Bhl Utd Stars have gone ar since they first -a i Beared before an enthusiast Audt-enee la the HUle Canadian )ow; where they were born, when ttef were just small aad scared sat of precocious youngster Seuton? has aaeeesa been so emphatic ny attained. They starred with Will Roger and thes went Into vaudevlUe.

where red Stone dlseovored them. Crogui way tlksSb J' and tumaa 1 4 'Nigel De Brulller. An added at traction on the program the latest "Our Gang comedy, "The Show." rTwo Wsgons" Continues I "Two Wagons Both Covered." the same Blm which kept au-diencea at the California Theater in a constant state of hilarity a ftew weeks ago, continues as the comedy attraction at Miller's, In It the inimitable Will' plays a dual roie ana inoee wno nave seen it clever Mary Aldsn. And I seem peculiarly thickheaded about getting movl sermone anyhow. There Is "The Ten Commandments" modern story for Instance; one boy smashed the command-menu aad died a horrible death, but his dear old mother lived.

ap to the letter of the and she got mashed by a falling cathedral. It doesn't seem like ju-v tue. Rupert Hughes' divorce law problem picture Is playing at the Capitol this week. It did not make ne "-ant to go 'ut and do any lobbying, and I will wave a banner for almost nv rauae nice Owing 4, feifhi uy sg am a III IM i mm See Palmer An original sssn Symphony Orchestra. Lawrence conducting; often the overture from "11 Guarany" and other musical features complete the bill.

"Scaramouches to Open "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Car Laemmle's vivid pic-turiMiton of Victor Hugo's Immortal classic, starring Loa Chaney. will be shown for the last times Wednesday at the Criterion Theater, giving way on Thursday evening to Res Ingram's newest Metro triumph, "Scaramouche." Alice Terry, Kamon Novarroana Lewis Stone head the list of principals, while more than 10.000 people comprise the supporting cast An elaborate stage prologue and a Special musical score arranged by Adolrh Tandler will ao- company, each presentation of "Scaramouche" at the Criterion. Only one performance will be given Thursday evening, starting at 8:10, with stars, directors and officials of the motion-picture industry attending In a body. "Marriage ClrcTe" Premiere "Big Brother," the (limed Rex Beach novel, now pleasing motion-picture fans at Grauman's Rlalto, will oiuse Its five weeks' run next Tuetsday night. i Wednesday, a world premiere will be given "The Marriage Circle," an Ernst Lubltsch production, under the Warner Brothers' banner.

This is an enthralling drama of domestic life experUy placed upon the screen by Lubltsch, master director, whose resourcefulness is given full scope. The cast includes such luminaries as Monte Blue, Florence Vldor, Marie -Prevost Crelghton Hale and Adolphe Mcnjou. Starts Seventh Week Cecil B. Oe Mllle's "The Ten Commandments" enters Its seventh week at Orauman'a Hollywood Egyptian Theater tomorrow. A feature of the presentation is Sid Grauman's original prologue which Introduce a number of novelties including dance ensembles and living pictures.

Conceived and staged by the master showman, this prelude la conceded by those who have seen It to be the greatest of the many original In UI.WI WHIigvl. As for the picture, critics throughout the country agreo that It Is the most spectacular and substantial film entertainment ever offered the theater-going public "naming Voath" Move "Flaming Youth" la continuing to run at the Alhambra Theater. This First National pictumauoa of Warner Fabian's expos of mod- tern society naa proven one or tne most startling pictures ever filmed. With a east headsd by Colleen Moore and Including such players ss Milton Sills. Myrtle Stedman.

Elliott Dextar. Sylvia Breamer. Ben Lyon, Betty Francisco. "Flam- lng Youth" tells a story of a family which Is on the downward grade The daughter to! low the example of the mother, who does not heed the "warning which common sense dictates. Colleen Moore baa carved a permanent place for herself la the eroductlon which Is released by First National.

Abe and Mawruas on Screen To the screen at last come Abe' Potash and -Mawruss Peri mutter, the famous cloak and suit partners, probably the most lovable characters in American fiction. Written by Montague Glass. "Potash and Perlmutter" has been a laughing hit of the decade. With the original stars- who made the -play Broadway's biggest hit the screen version- Is showing at LoeWe Bute Theater this week. 'The east tn- eludes Barney Bernard.

Can and Vera Gordon la the leading roles, while others are Hope Sutherland. De Sacia Mooers and Eduard Durand. -I In conjunction with the feature 'plctur Loews Stat presents iFanchon and Marco's production, "A Night at the Harland featurlag Natalie Kingston, uhe Dihl slaters, Johnnie Perkins and a bevy of beauties, with the Knickerbocker syneopators fur-ntshlag -ihe- mamicai accompaniment An tnterestlag short sub-; Jset program has also been select-d to make the week on of rare I entertainment rr Arthur Kay, epnductor of Leews Bute Concert ha selected a new overture as wU as setting a remarkxhle masie soor to the feature picture. I "This Freedom," the ehoteplay I version of 8. Hatchinsoa'e novel, will be presented by WHitam Fen at Tally Broadway Theater.

starting today. Dsfeatsoa Citft aa American director, aimed the story iwtth the assisune of the author tea the aUes dsserlbed la the 'aoveL. The stage version of Thte Freedom" baa scored a popular nit In London, aad it to likely to be sbeww to. Araertoan tbeatergoars thte ssesea -v The etory-isals wtth a weenaa wha drvotea her hie to a career. Her cbudrsa.

astaMaUoaaOy aes lected. lose mother Jove and, to turn beeome wevhy wvifs. Tragw Oy stalks thera aO, aad the saether reahsee at what a price she bought "thJa freedesa," Zasj Orey Story They sjeet te CzH fay Celeeaia i Photoplay Corporation i ttory by tthl ttyl Midtftoton. Wrftttm directly for th aereen. Dtrootion or uoi AMrmva, A drama of life at iU darkest, comedy at it brijjttegt ity at -U 'declare that It Is the best picture 'of his career.

Salvatore Santaella, leader of the Miller Theater or-: ehestra, has arranged a special musical score for the feature aad i the eomedy. 04ttle Old New Tork" wlU also iba aeen another week. Swtfft and' pTamaUo' Swift dramatic action, sword-J play, violent hates and burning i fovea flash In and out of the set-tlnga used In "Ashes of Vea-- geance." which i now showing at Grauman's My lion Dollar Theater. NorDusr Talmadge's production iU bet and wonL UyxU iyyiV just ti with Athaagh at the Haiti-day-street Theater In Baltimore. He played Pygmalion In "Pygmalion and Then followed lngomar, Richard HI and Shylock.

He played MacBeth to the Lady MacBeth of Modlesks also King John to her Lady Constance. He has played Brutus to the Antony of Faversham and Othello to his I ago. Interspersed with this success, because his career has been one of ejreat artistlo has eouepuedepui eqj 'ieiiap em of riches the ability to enjo? all of the comforts of life without worry. Bo. why submit to the Inconvenience of the stage, travel and the new hotel? The Mlsoion Play would not see him today were It not tor comfort that ha has been enjoying In Southern California for the past five years, a comfort that is materially helped by a wife who Idolises him and two family retainers who cared for him tn youth in Virginia and who are still awaiting hla return after the night shows to his home In Hollywood with the assurance of hot oup oi hot-water bottle If necessary.

CONGREHATE IN TBE EAST (Contlnnetl from traeventh Fate) D. W. Griffith will positively pre sent his new mm "America" ne- Snnlng Febrnery tl. This mean all he has cut out the scenee showine Washington crossing the Delaware and a whole sequence that disclosed the Impoverished army at Valley Forge. Mr.

Griffith has always plsved in hard luck so fsr as weather conditions for hi plcteres are concerned, hut this is the wort sea-eon he hss ever had. He has telegraphed an over Canada trying to -find a stream that eoutd double 'for the ice-strewn pela ware bat wtth no auoosM thus tar. Instead er sleet ana snow ano furiously dsshlng waves a are i n. the Atlantle Coast at KSthlo time of yeer. we have hews an Joying mild weather and fill.

un.aMMuk rhera- Mr. Grtmth's studio Is located the panidea are bursting Into Moo ml For several days negotiations have been under way for purrhas-g the screen right to for Constonce Talmadge. so tt took as though Hop Hampton were not to make It after all. And she did wsnt to very mucht There talk of Mlm Hamoton'e going on the musical Comedy stags, BLACK OXEW V'V J- After two or three futile trial this week I finally pushed my way Into the Strand to see "Black Oxen." I arrived just In time to see Carina Griffith get ap to survey the theater audleoce. and the scene was wo impressive that I settled back ta enjoy myself thor- eeghiy But alas, after easting Cariaae aad Conway Tearle.

the director went mad and picked out Bowery Instead of society. The man who played Judge Treat was worthy of a Bennett eoisedy, aad a for the society dowagers who were supposed to have been frieada' of Mary Oe dea'a they looked more to me like the grand mothers club at a Set- Uemeat House than a Park-avenae watt ftnai Feaak Lloydf eWgat I see a few of the eraoioua iaatvid- New York aeelety dowager that Oertrude Afhertoa 'described, l'- Aad that aring us to C3ra Bow. the prise vhlgarlaa ar the lot. She era aasusieg and aptreted et never belonged ta tb pio- I CurlDualv lawrt. thoaafj.

tm producUo I In spite I of a wretched supporting cast aad 1 conway Tearle saaae tneir cbar-l actors Bv. Kseept or few scene of Betty Compeoa- I have never seen anything ao supremely lovely a ctess uaa ef pvrzuxQ txsiHosTzaa Nothing eat the William ColUer, Jr. to the ooeld have take me to eee wPtoas ere Mad- 1 Just had feetlsg from the very first that It was a rsaoe doat knew yet Just what the Minim taugnt because the time I watched the picture 1 was think tag new tt toast hare bured I Most Spetactdar Snowstpr Against tk background of a New England tana is plctwred the beoutUtdt cUnd wring, sablime low of a tweet, dem of nature' nollemen. The Lloyd HucHca Lucille Riclucn Ceorct Croc Gordefav Philo MeCmUottfk, CUire Mae Down, Fay lackenxie and Franklo Darro 'ir fKV LAST TIME TONIGHT I i- i Starts tu third week tomorrow. The background is of France, during the reign of Catherine de Medici Charles IX, Norma Talmadge and Conway Tearle play the lovers, victims of their family feud, and Wallace -Beery Is the Sid Grauman's prologue is reml-jalscent of the ballroom seen of picture with Its elaborate design aad myriads of people.

The nr. i Si the title rob of "Bearameecha." which epess 4 the Criterion ater nest Tharedyv j.hn urartrt. shortlv aftsTfual who make up tha typo of r-. 0 GREAT ADDED ATTRACTION upramo gesras of eomedy, are. eata Ma totoat and 6mtat ITllaW MACK SENNETT i rr HARRY LANGDON the eoeoing tht.

jMaacMi tie an- thor was waited upon, by three -Say. Pacific Electric eoadaetera. John, who to thle feller Leaa? After the shew the MiitaF ae to death to teU Mae- folk thing about biaa Ha a aew one on us. Truth toho to aew ene to hav had eastern anunaue ex Bariaaes. knd that a detune age, neeld teU touch about Mao-La a.

There ar maay who aro-iJLln him the greatest Bring' ex peasat ef thskespssre. Dan knew aad was taterested tn ato work twenty year age." refers to him a "the genius ruined by a dollar." 7 ft V. MncLead to one the antoa eTnuracear the Amari-eaa str. Ess fiastlir -no to Shephetd and he was bora In New Or lease, grad eating from Washtngtea and Lee He played Eraut when my Shanghaied Lovers A Crtater Fan Riot Tnan "Ptcldai Fwac2te 41 fn--17 Uttcrc 'erk 7.

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