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THE WASHINGTON TBIES, SUNDAY, AUGUST 26; 1917. THE FOOTLIGHTS AND BEHIND THE SCREENS U BEFORE w " " JlBBBBfiaranV&aaajFaaaaaaaaaaaaWat ' """"V bJalalawCaalalwPiaaa llaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaWit faksflaaaaaw 1 5!F.. 52 'at " l1?laBr VsM&? 'Basr nE 1 '' wavhtf, jljlH It "' "'Mfff aaaaaaaaaaH n4 BaJaaaaw iaaaaaaaaaaV MK?r4 'alaaaaaaaaaaT -faRT '-aaaaaaaaaaaaaf aMftaaaw c HBMaSw i, "aaaaaaaBaty H PPPJr '!snaaaaaaaaaaaaaaainBJK0Va L? v j- iF 9 taaaaaaaVM smPlpRfcjot VLPLPPPLw f -Waaaaaaaaaaaaafc-Srav ?. " jt i r'?- F saaaH " XlFw This U just how they look m "Jack and the Beanstalk," at the Belasco. Francis Carpenter and Virgin's Lee Corbin are the names ol these kiddies, who seem to be just setting a frlimpse of the giant. She spells her name with a final a does Nella Walker, even in the head lines of B. F. Keith's program. DANCING PRIV VTE leifom an time K r f -t n ductlon to club latest method .ih .rail. cool ballroom. Glover tu Chd Fli W lire AMUSEMENTS CASINO ?!?& TODAT AND ALL TVEJ:K Women only at . 30 and T 34 itail Men only at 30 Ery Mt" The Greatett Problem of Humanity TWILIGHT SLEED PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH" Krerr man and woman should ree If "Women can poltlTlr not afford to miss It Mother nould biinc tblr daughter. ?o children admitted Tbouaands Attended Lart Week, : Season Opens At National; Feature Film At the Belasco DANCING EVERY NIGHT 830 to UlIS Central Coliseum h 5t- al Pcnna. Atc. V. AV. PRIZE DANCES , Monday, 4. Jt Sat. ClftU Tlie Country Cousin." a new com edy of American life, bj Booth Tailc ington and Julian Street, will hav-s its premiere at the New National Thea ter tomorrow night, openlns? the rea coji at that playhouse. Thu ne-v play is booked to succeed "Tun to the JtiBht at the Gaiety Theater. New jY.rk. the. following weelc. , "The Country Cousin" Is announced las a 'blend of pure comedy and ra tlre. It Ik an attempt to contrast the American Ideals which still exlit In J the aterase small town In t.ie. Ml.lrtlr West with those prevallln-r in. -crttin sttata of society In the Urso- rl'.lis of the Kait. The protagonist of 'lie piay Is a self-reliant youns; woman from the small town, a rur.r woman or culture and refinement. pssesIns the priceless jrlft of humo- ml a-irs-ie AMUSEMENTS NATIONAL THEATER-ThisWeek TVt Ml Tnulsr Is WiiMsttis Ofhnai Iirtihtclf ImtAtu lit fori n tlarl l Its Frit hit WM$b2, A NEW AMERICAN COMEDY xjg BY BOOTH TARKINOTON and JULIAN STREET ( DIRECTION OF KLAW Si EQLANGER. K AND GEORGE C.TYLE8.) WITH LEYrVHMlA fARlSSLE 'PRODUCED e ROEEKf MILTON common sense She Is contrasted, de cidedly to her advantage, t inly be recorded In advance, with a group of pleasure-seeking smart society peo ple gathered at a seaside colony. Miss Alexandra Carlisle, a talented and charming actress, last seen in Washington as leading womni wl.h U. H. Sothern, will hava the leading role In the new play, and others In tbe company will Include Miss Grace Hi Hston, Miss Darlon Coakley. Miss Eleanor Gordon, Miss Julia Stuart. Eugene O'Brien, Donald Gallaher. Ar thur Forrest. Charles Mackay. Donald Foster. Albert Tavernler, and George Wright. Jr. Alexandra Carlisle may be expecting "The Country Cousiri," due at the National, but she's looking very pleasant about it. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaWjnV VammmmmaWamsammsammmmaammmmmmmtammmmmmmV ammmmmmmmmmmmmlammmmtammmmOmP rBaaaaaavflnVaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaVi aammmmmmmmKaammmmmmmmK' fsSadaBt' " -sammmmmmmmmmmmammmmmammmmmmmm LHLHLlHili s-?iJam t 1 J tMIBKiHssLllsH PPJvvt -Sit wkWkmteMkkkm IsLHs aw s?assHfiLlasssW Haaaal lw. yamW J K 1 WtammBamEaCTL ammmmmmmmmmmmmW ammH iktJil' HaSHammmmSnSammmmmmmmmmmmr VMBflf fl i:'M Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar "ammmmmmmmmBA3iF UammUlwSSat Ella's hair is black though her name is Golden, and those eyes well, they're much in evidence at the Gayety. Here's William Farnum just on the verge of a pleasant experience. The place to find out how it materializes is at the Strand. At the Belaaeo. William Fox's plcturlzatlon of the world famous fairy tale. "Jack and the Beanstalk," is the Belasco attrac tion for eight days, beginning with a matinee today and all during the en gagement. "Jack and the Beanstalk" Is not only the most pretentious and elab orately staged, but the most artistic production Mr. Fox, has made. New York has long since stamped Its approval on this Fox fascinating fairy fantasy, so Jack and his bean stalk, the giant and pigmies all come to us with laurels won At the head of a cast of 1,300 are two remarkable children. Francis Carpenter and Virginia Lee Corbin. Francis, whose age Is but five years. Is the Jack of beanstalk fame, and Virginia, who Is scarcely past four, is the Trlncess Iteglna. In the role of the Giant Is a monster In the person or James G. Traver, who Is eight and a half feet tall and weighs 460 pounds "Jack and the Beanstalk" has been generously supplied with everything that might lend to its perfection In the matter of elaborate settings. The production Is said to hate cost up w ard of 1500,000. range, clarity, and tone. Sydney Arno , Deltch accompanies. Wilbur Mack, Nella Walker ana company form the other headllners in "X Pair of Tickets" the flirtatious skit which had its premiere in this city within the past year. Felx Adler, another New York fa vorite, with his caricatures. "The Vo lunteers." a singing comedy novelty. "Makers of History," one of the latest or patriotic creations: Homer Dlckln son and Grace Deagon In a paprika of cnatter song. Moore and Gerald in "Artistic Bits of Variety;" Fred and Adele Astalre in new songs and dances. Akl Kuma and his troupe of oriental magicians; the pipe organ recitals and the Hearst-Pathe news pictorial comolte the bill. At 3 and 8.15 p. m. today the bill will offer all the hits of last week's program. CXT MOM)Al. MATS. UEO, SAT. SKVT TIIURn4Y. Tbe Annual IhnrieM Frobman Musical Comedy Production. II MILKS FItIIMt Preaenta SANDEhSON-CAWTHORN AMI 73 OTlli:n FlMlthKlth LV..T;medy RAMBLER ROSE Mnslc by -ICTm J -At OI1I. Book l.y HAItm II. SMITH. Tbe tnthora of -Mllll.." At n. V. Kelth'a. Two stellar attractions headline the bill! at B. F Keith's Theater this week, where the new- season Is being Inaugurated with a bill of unusual length. Mme Chllson-Ohrman. the American prima donna, recently soprano soloist of seteral of the leading American symphony orchestras. Is on of the stars bhc has a i-olce of exceptional AMUSEMENTS aTrssTsvsrjjijjjjjjjjjiy i Will Open Sunday Night, Sept. 2d FOR THE SEASON OF 1917-18 Presenting the best and most expensive line of dramatic and musical successes ever offered in Washington at popular prices. The opening attraction will be Laurettc Taylor's beautiful and wonderfully suc cessful comedy "PEG 0' MY HEART" irlth an exceptionally nlranc com pan jr. find nlll for the flnt time, he keea at popular price. Tbe name I'oll'x priced III pre nil. and monr 9Z attractions will be played at 35c, &Hc, and 75c. which price will not te lacreated no matter how larjcc or e&pennUe the attraction. Matbjcs, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Extra Mat, Labor Dajl SCATS Q SAM; Till ItMMl, 11 U. 30. FREE r FREE 3:30 I 4:30 5:30 J? 6:30 7:30 J 8:30 9:30 y 10:30 FREE L FREE AT GLEN ECHO Washington's Free Admission AmQMtment Park Offering Coney Island Attractions. SOLDIERS' HOME MILITARY BAND The I Htial Free Mowni Pictures In the? Open Air At S&O and OTHER BIG rhATlRES. At tbe Gayety. With Bedlnl. himself heading its cast. Jean Bedlnl's Puss Puss 'Com pany will present the current week's oirerlng at the Gayety Theater, com mencing with a matinee. This year's entertainment takes the form of a two-act musical comedy In five scenes, entitled "Somewhere Here," and Its plot deals with the search of "Folly Glgfield." a producer of theatrical spectacles, for new talent to exploit. The cast appearing In support of Mr. Bedlnl includes Helen Lorraine. Marie Sabbott, Bob Harmon. George Brooke. Bobby Clark, Paul McCulIougb, and Sid Malcolm, not to mention the chor us of twenty. Several novel specialties w-11! be In troduced. Including Bob Harmon and Sid Malcolm in "A Vision de Cre tonne " Jazx dance. Marie Sabbott and George Brooks, the rive Aerial Dolls In daring "stunts;" songs by Adele Hardy, and a startling act, the nature of which is not announced, by the Mlscha Plplk troupe. Loew'a Colombia. George M. Cohan In "Seven Keys To BaJdpate" is the feature photo play at Loew'a Columbia today, Mon day. Tuesday, and Wednesday. Adapted from the book by Earl Derr Blccers. "Seven Kes To Bald pate" offers something distinctly new in photoplay stories from the pen of the versatile Cohan. As a stage play It oroed a revelation and that It will have the same effect upon the screen Is almost assured. Mr. Cohan has termed thli play a "mystery farce" It Is a farce of the most hu moroui variety, and yet it is deeply mjsterlous and thrilling. At the end a startlinar rlimax springs a surprise on the audience. i A Sidney Drew comedy, the Hearst Pathe News and a Bray cartoon will also be shown Beginning Thursda and for the last half of the week Vivian Martin will be urtn In her latest picture, "Little MIs Optimist " As an extra added attraction Roscoe U'att) Ar buckle will be shown ip his latest film comedy, "His Wedding Night." At Cmndall'a. June Klvidee and Montaru Love are pictured In the stellar roln of "The Guardian, ' an Interesting photoplay to be seen at Crandall' today and tomor- Irow The story deals with tho experi ence of James Itokesby. bank president, who Is In loe with hl ward. Marie Ducre. a fasMnating ounc girl. In j trresting complications which aro not unracled until after series of startling 'climaxes, make the play one of unusual I appeal "Eer Girl's Dream." a story of a charming little Holland lass and her romance, will be shown Tuesday and AMUSEMENTS The-Most-Talked-of-and-est-Thought-of-Thealer-in-Washingion Presenting the World's Foremost Photoplays The Most Select Following in the City of Washington LOEWS COLUMBIA common uji . m t. n r. m. 1DIMTS ir.M-TB II r. M Hnr10c&15c altcniMi s'r.10c15c25C Holidirt PItilUitAM IIUNOI U M NKV1.S AM- Till Iti-PALS TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY GEORGE M. COHAN "SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE" A plctnrlcatlon of til nini popular ntatrc ncccjis. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY VIVIAN MARTIN IN rLITTLE MISS OPTIMIST" -A delightfully humorous, romance. .r.vriti Aunnn tti. action Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle "HIS WEDDING NIGHT" COMING KLSIK KKIIOI SON IN BRBADV MIKEP.' GAYETY 9th Below F St. Parisian Novelty The Show That You All Know JEAN BEDINI'S Burlesque Sensation U s s With the Beautiful Kitten Chorus NEXT WEEK THE SIGHTSEERS Wednesday, June Caprice being the featured player. A return engagement of the Western drama. "Durand of the Bad Lands," featuring Dustln Farnum, Is scheduled for Thursday, while "The On-the-Square-GIrl," with Mollle King pictured In the prinlcpal role, will b shown on the last two days of the week. At the Savoy. "What Money Can't Buy," a film version of George Broadhurst's stage success of the same number, will be shown at Crandall'a Savoy both today ana tomorrow, with Jack PIckford, Louise Huff, and Theodcjre Roberts pictured In the principal roles. The story has to do -with the adventures of Dick Hale, whose father Is endeavor Ing to get a concession from the prin cipality of Marltzla to build a rail road. He is successful only through the aid of Dick, who Interests the princess in the project. The progTam announced for the re mainder of the week Is as follows: Tuesday, Earle Williams In "The Stolen Treaty;" Wednesday, Louise Glaum In "A Strage Transgressor;" Thursday, Arthur Ashley and Oerda Holmes In "The Iron Ring;" Friday, William Desmond In "Time Locks and Diamonds:" Saturday, George Beban In "The Cook of Canyon Creek," and Ora Carew in "An Oriental Rogue." At the Strand. William, Farnum and. Kathlyn Wil liams, Thomas Santchl, Bessie Eyton and Wheeler Oakman, one of the greatest casts of film stars ever gath ered together for one picture, will be seen at Moore's Strand Theater to day. Monday and Tuesday, in a de luxe edition of Rex Beach's most famous story, "The Spoilers." Fa miliar to fiction readers the world over The Spoilers" deals with the frustration of a plot hatched In Wash ington, D. C, by a band of corrupt political grafters to juggle tbe Alas kan land laws in such a manner as to rob the miners of their property. "Mary Jane's Pa," an adaptation of the delightful comedy drama which served as a, starring vehicle for Hen ry E. Dlxey a few seasons back, will be the attraction on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday and Saturday Olive Thomas, the celebrated "Follies' beauty, who made a distinct hit In her first photoplay "Madcap Madge" will be aeen in "An Even Break,'" a dramatic novelty that brings tbe gayety of Broadway cafe and theater life to the screen. At the Garden. Louise Glaum, whose gorgeous cos tumes have given embellishment to many vampire pictures, dons the gauntlets and buckskins of a dance hall girl In "Golden Rule Kate," her latest picture, which will head the program at Moore's Garden Theater today, Monday, and Tuesday. In this stirring drama of the early West Miss Glaum portrays the role of the pro prietress of "The Red Light" dance hall and saloon Supporting her are William Conklln. Gertrude Claire. Jack Richardson, Mildred Harris, and Jack Gilbert. The delightful little screen star, Viola Dana, will be featured on Wednesday and Thursday In a picture of love and sacrifice, "The Girl With out a Soul." Robert Walker, Mar garet Seddon, and Henry Halland are prominent In her support. As an extra attraction Billy West, a counterpart of Charlie TThapIin, the screen comedian, will be pictured in a merry farcical comedy, entitled "Cupid's ." On Friday and Sat urday Mary Anderson and Alfred Vos bufgh will be seen in "The DIvorcie." At the Caatao. The film visualization of "Twi light Sleep" will continue as the at traction at the Casino Theater this week. The management, realizing the in terest of the women in the remark able clinical picture, save a special presentation at 7:30 o'clock last Thursday evening for women only. This was In response to many letters suggesting an evening showing, which might be attended by workers In the departments who could not at tend the advertised atfternoont ex hibitions. During the present week the schedule of showings of the picture, accompanied by Dr. Rollnlck'a lec ture, will be as follows: For women only, at 2:30 and 7:30 o'clock p. m.: for men only, at 8:30 in the evening. This picture-is not disclosed to mixed audiences. SBBBBBBaBn&xrfBnaSaaaaaaaaaaan Bjcajajaa laaaaaaaaaao arssBsVsaaaaaaalaaaaaaaaaal a!3&jaBaaaaaaaaBaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaV w-r aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal f,3w- afafafafBfafafafafai i i-vc. BfafaBfaTafafafai v&ix? 4 ioHaanaajajajaw viiPifyiiEammmmv . . xlaaaawja af 5-s2aja' At the Apoll. Ann Pennington, diminutive star of Zlegfeld's Follies, will be seen a a motion picture actress in the titular role of "The Little Soldier Girl," to- Caught in a pensive mood wis? Louise Huff. Maybe she's thinking' of "What Money Can't Buy," at Of Savoy. day's photoplay at Crandall'a ApoHa; She appears as the rebellious olecf. of old Miguel Alvarez, living with hU family near the Rio Grande In MeXj Ico. Her adventures form a sequent, of events both humorous and dra matlc A The Eternal Sin," with Florese Reed featured, is the principal at traction for tomorrow. Other book (Continued on Page 15, Column 8.) AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS MATIN EK TOI1AV A.ND ALL THIS UCKK THICK IJMLV, Si30 and 8i20. -in- BELASCO Wtjhmrton't PlarkOBsa Benin's! XIGHTS, SSe. BOe. 7Se A tl DAILY 51 VTU Se SOc A 7Se All Seats Un served. Ph. M. SO Presenting; Only the Foremoat Foreign and Native Artists A Attractions rJIKECT FIIOM TUB GLOBE T11EATEH, NEW YOITK. I mim FOXS" MCrUMZATDNOF Tfl&'OLD-:A!10US, BfflJHAE A.VONDEB. laPjglW. IBTOTELW PHOTOJpTASY HjflRl OPTH&Btffi'- ffTTJEBNDOUaP (BTiaamnHfftP cmS) mGST mwm vimmEw cosaJSJl cEOff-sceiSoii mmsSS a" ,D2BNK!011SIOQ5 Srl5c Prices Sunday and Holidays lSci Matinees hv ja. aaa. aa aaai an, Emiags &" minvEii & E TODAYS-MONDAY TUESDAY 1 LOUISE GLAUM In a Vivid Story of a Woman's Regeneration GOLDEN RULE KATE VIOLA DANA Wed. TtrHrs. GIRL WITHOUT A SOIL 2 15c Prices Sunday and Holidays 15c "3 Matinees 4apiaB an aaa avaav Evenings ? STRAND vs.1 & TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY S WILLIAM FARNUM KATHLYN WILLIAMS In De Luxe Edition of Has Beach's Famous Starr THE SPOILERS Marc McDermott Wed. Thurs. LV MARY JANE'S PA NEXT WEEK SEATS NOW ncjclnnlna; Trlth a special Bargain (SI.OO) Matinee Monday t' m. Rlllott. K. Iltr omn.ork, and Morrln et. rrnt EXPERIENCE The Mot Wonderful rlay In mriirn By CEO. V. HOBART Same Identical Cast That Appeared in Washington for Two Weeks Last Season Bargain Matinees wS,, Best Seats $1.00 ' One Week Only ratron are adtUrd to cr( ratft at on re. n the nn;aKc- ntent la poaltlvelj Ilraltrd t MATS. 25c; EVE'S, 25c fo $1 'W.J! lain 8H5 wunwm 8,is mniw. ayw, a,aa. w, Hmi 44s A 44S3 DOI I1LK vrUlLINEft DIM, STIHTIVG THR S.HASOY OP 10I7-1S. Ilrglnnlng Toniorrovr Matinee and Kndlna Next Sunday N'lght. RroadiTay'a Latest Trlnmna evr lork'a tlaaslest Allies MME.CHILSON: WILBUR MACK -OHRMAN '&NELLAWALKER Tsi" American Prima. Donna of Parts and Ijonann. i-me t ( 4 l omrany tn "A Pair ?f Tlckf's A ' Trip That Will Tlckl You Felix Adler ("Makers of History" Moore & Gerald In I1U Lautbable Creatlona ' A Patriotic Spectacle ' In Actls'o Plu of Variety The Yolunliert j Dickinson & Deigon ' Fnd&ldelehtiiu' Hi Koma Trtopi V t-klt 8urprle I A chatter PapriLa I Sonet anl Lance I WouUrfiil Orientals Pipe Oraan Hel(al llenmt-Pnthr nu Pictorial and War 'eetloa TODAY Amelia Stone and Armand Kalisz, 3 and 8:15 Winstsn's Waler Liens r.-,d Divine Kymphs And VII Last ntek Topnlar Hill.