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CHICKENS GET PICKLED IN NEW PICKFORD PLAY (Conttnntd From Fare Foot.) lan girl who loves the wrong man. A great sadness and a great Joy comes Into her Ufa. Opinion: “The Love Light" proves that Mary Pickford can do real emo tional work and does not hare to rely on a smile and a toss of a curl to get by You will be pleased to see Miss Pickford have an emotional opportunity and you will he pleased to know that her smile remains the sweetest one on the screen. At the Colonial all week. —W. D. H. -I- -I- -|- 'TEARTHBOUNR” IS FINE EXAMPLE DRAMATIC SCREEN' FOSSIBII.IIIES. In the photoplay, "Earthbound,'' which ; was revealed for the first time In Indian apolis at the Ohio yesterday. Is a splen did example of the dramatic possibilities of the screen. It might soana rather far fetched to compare this movie with “The Return of Peter Grimm.” but as the themes are similar, it will not be amiss .to make the comparison. There is aorne- Lthlug so finished about the manner in pvhleb the theme of the appearance of the spiritual body of a dead man is bandied that the reviewer is convinced that “Earthbound'' will appeal to those who take their enterainment seriously as wci, as those who delight in being mystified. The story concerns two marrleo couples—the Desboroughs ami the Ritten shaws. Dick Desborough forgets his own fireside and Is prepared to run away with Mrs. Daisy Rittenshaw, the wife ot Dick’s best friend. Just before Dick is able to run away with the wife of hl friend, Dick and Jim Rittenshaw meet face to face. Rittenshaw had been ad vised of his friends unfaithfulness. Rittenshaw shoots and kills Desborough. Then comes the big scenes of the movie as the camera is able to present the “spirit body” of the murdered man and also to show the attempts of the wife of the murdered man to communicate with the “spirit” ofter late husband. The ‘‘spirit” also works upon the con science of Rittenshaw and his wife. Aft. r the spirit succeed* in making happy those left on this earth the “spirit” of the murdered man is able to move on Into the spirit world. Wyudhain Standing plays the role of Desborough and his “spirit” work is unusually effective. Naomi Childers ns Mrs. Desborough dees some sterling work as the troubled wife. Mahlon Ham ilton aids the picture in giving a clean cut Impersonation of the husband who kills his best friend. Flora Kevailes is Immense as the unfaithful wife. Little Billie Cotton, a child actress, does some natural acting although her opportu nities are limited. The others in the cast fit into the picture. “Earthbound” is a movie version of Basil King’s story of the same name. T. Haynes Hunter is the director. Opinion: I do not hesitate to recom mend “Earthbound” to those who want to think as well as to those who are looking for something new on the screen. The “spirit” scene gives one the “spooky” feeling. The photography could not be better and the movie carries a terrific punch In the big scenes. I consider it *•1 serious attempt to handle a muchly discussed theme In a frank and clever manner. At the Ohio all week.—W. D. H. -I- • ‘ T DOROTHY GISH KINGS TRI E TO FORM IN L ’ TEST MOVIE. Anyone who likes Dorothy Gish, and her admirers are numbered by the thou sands, will be delighted vitb the antics of this charming little actress as the /> * it star of the photo the Garret,” which the Alhambra, an<. •■ •' may be seen during SjwSjl a*, the first half of the Min Glib starts and u . •''• r she becomes at- Dorothy Gish, tacbed to their household, along with her pet bulldog, Violet, a regular star him self, her thrilling adventures get under way. An JfO.ON) pearl necklace, the property of the heroine s aunt. Is stolen, and sus picion fastens upon Miss Gish, in spite of the fact that the Jewels have been stolen by the aunt's social secretary, who, being the leader of a gang of thieves holding forth in n nearby haunt ed house, leads an interesting double life. Miss Gish Is turned out of the house, and with her dog, takes refuge In the haunted house. There she dis covers the robber gang, and begins a campaign to drive them from their ren dezvous. Her headquarters were established In the garret of the haunted house and from there, garbed ns a ghost, she roamed the old dwelling, frightening the members of the gang Into near-hysterics. During her ghostly wanderings, she enters a room where her aunt's social secretary Is re garding the 6toien necklace, and as she snatches the Jewels from his hand, she falls backward over a chair in true Gish fashion—her Identity revealed. There begins a chase, which ends in the garret. Miss Gish barricades the door with trunks and furniture in an at tempt to prevent members of the gang from entering, and sends her dog back to her uncle with a message telling of ber whereabouts. As the door is broken down, the police arrive and the robbers are taken into custody. The acting of Miss Gish in this photo play Is on a par with her other en deavors, and there is an adequate sup porting cask -I- -J. -j- A SIN T CF,RE drama NOW AT THE ISIS. Although It can hardly be said that William H. Tooker is eminently suited for the role of the minister which he por trays In the photoplay, “The Stealers.” which opened Sunday at the Isis, his acting is so carefully done that this pro duction, written and directed by Wil liam Christy Cabanne, becomes a sin cerely powerful screen drama. The theme has to do with establishing the power of prayer and the ultimate triumph of good over evil, and it is handled In such a masterful manner that the usual "preachiness” of such a motif is lacking. The story Is of a minister of the gospel who learns to hate God after his wife is stolen by a bosom friend. He travels the country as an evangelist, and while the people of the villages are enthralled by his Biblical teachings, a gang of thieves whom he carries with him, ran sack the homes of his auditors. His daughter learns by accident of his perfidy, and appeals to him to turn back, In truth, to the life of virtue as he has revealed It to her in his sermons. Dur ing their conversation, there is a severe electrical storm. Lightning, striking near the minister, blinds him. The house catches fire, and the daughter, in at tempting to save her father, breathes into her lungs smoke that causes her intense suffering. At the same time, one raem- Basil King’s Powerful Drama of the Unseen World “Earth bound” ifllllUL#] Divorce Increases NEW YORK. Feb. 14.—Statistics made public today show 2,166 divorces granted in New York during 1&20, compared with I,SOS In 11)19. < __ ber of the minister's gang of thieves, is apprehended while plying his trade in the village inn, and as a result is sent to prison for two years. The miulster, his heart softened by his daughter's suffering, prays for her re covery and promises God that he will turn back Into the paths of righteousness. The daughter recovers and he attempts to reform other members of his gang One of them, a girl, marries a wealthy man in the village, and when her lover returns from prison, refuses to go back to him. The reform of the thieves Is at last completed through the pleadings of the minister. Mr. Tooker is supported in this produc tion by a large and experienced cast, and their portrayal of various types is on a par with his splendid aetiug. The pho tography, especially the scenes of the storm and the burning of the minister's house, is well done. -J- -!- WILLIAMS ON VIEW AT SMITH’S THIS WEEK. Earle Williams is on view at Mister Smith s this week in “The Romance Pro moters.” The star has the assisianee of Helen Ferguson, Otis Harlan and Charles Wyngale. The movie has been made from a story of the same name by L. H. Robbins. The story concerns the efforts of Quen tard Lorrls, a man of wealth, to safe guard his daughter and protect her from the advances of fortune seekers, who de sire her hand in marriage because of her great wealth. Betty, the daughter, being a true American girl, objects to this cen sorship on the part of her father. A young civil engineer arrives at the country estate of Betty's father. Then things begin to happen. The engineer wards off all attempts of the fortune seekers and, of course, this results in a u.ve affair springing up between Betty and the engineer. Mr. Williams has not been seen on the local screen for many weeks and his fol lowers welcome his return in this new romantic story. The bill at Smith's this week includes a Harold Lloyd comedy and movies made in this city which shows many Indian apolis people. ( TEARL WHITE ON VIEW AT THE REGENT THIS WEEK. Pearl White, who is remembered as a serial star, is nt the Regent this week in a movie called “The Mountain Woman.” This Is not a serial, but a complete movie. f The movie is based on the novel. ' A I’agun of the Hills.” which was written by diaries Neville Buck, a Louisville newspaper man. Most of the action takes placa in the timber region of the Cumberland Moun tains in Kentucky. The star is seen iu the role of “Alexander” McGlvens, a girl who has been reared as a boy. She might be celled a wild mountain flower. The story concerns the adventures when “Alexander" attempts to float logs, ihe big scene of the movie is a hotel, fire. Action is increased by "Alexander” be ing kidnaped. The program also Includes ft Snub Pollard couidy. * • * THE STAGE. ! At English's tonight. “Dulcy” will be ■ presented for the first time on sny b age. i Tonight will be known as Gregory Kelly i night at English's in compliment to this I voung actor, who has au important role i in this new play. Lynn tontanne ! has the chief feminine role. Interest is attached to the opening t<>- i rlay of the new Leow's State Theater, which is a combination movie and vaude ville house. Other attractions on view today in clude “Way Down East,” at the Murat: Henry Snntry and his band, at Keith’s; Jean Gordon Players, at the Lyric; “Bathing Beauties," nt the Park; “Ob'. Stop, Girls,” nt the Rialto, and anew vaudeville and movie bill at the Broad way. Concerning I ‘Way Down East 9 By WALTER D. HICKMAN. In considering “Way Down East." which opened a limited engagement at the Murat last night, I am going to use as few adjectives as possible. It Is as easy to praise the work of D. \V. Grif fith in producing a screen version of this old stage play as it is to drink a glass of ice water on a hot day. Mr. Griffith, in producing “Wny Down East.” has given ns a series of heart pictures that ono hesitates not to Inquire at what art store the pictures are being sold. Griffith has made “Wny Down East" the most beautiful picture I have even seen in my years of handling the theater. Neither do I expect to see In the near future a more beautiful picture. It can not be produced. Just as David Belaneo 's the master of detail on the stage, so Mr. Griffith is the movie giant. No one can surpass him In obtaining realistic effects on the screen. The big scene of “Way Down East” Is the river scene In the middle of the winter. Acre after acre of Ice Is seen breaking up and moving over a fall. The Ice breaks before your very eyes. Heart In terest is obtained because the unconscious form of Anna Moore Is on ono of these big pieces of ice, which is rapidly mov ing toward the 'edge of the falls. Only Griffith is capable of putting over the rescue of Anna by David Bartlett. Those who see “Way Down East” will discuss tho big river sceno and the bliz zard, and yet I received my greatest en- Joyment In some of the more quiet scenes. Mr. Griffith knows how to make a home look like a home and not a boarding house. Many of the scenes near the Bart lett farm were photographed In summer in the good old summer time, when the daisies were In bloom, when the bees were getting the honey nnd when the hay was being stacked In the fields. Griffith compels the spectator to smack his lips with satisfaction when Lillian Gish is seen frosting a cake. Again one works np a tremendous appetite In sev eral of the supper scenes. Griffith gets his work In so vvell that one can hardly resist saying out loud, "Ma Bartlett, please pass the btsouita.” It Is Interesting to note how Mr. Grif fith obtains some Impressive effects. Grif fith permits the audience to be present when the fatherless child of Anna Moore is being born. Tossing In a bed is the troubled body of Lillian Gish. Suddenly Griffith permits the hand of Miss Gish to appear gripped In pain. The little clinched fist os she tosses In bed, tells its own story. Now let ns consider the work of Lllllaa Gish as Anna Moore. I have always thought that Miss Gish was the greates. player on the screen as long as Mi. Griffith had charge of Per. It may no, be a wise thing to say, but I would not care to see Miss Gish in a picture which has not been directed by Mr. Griff th. The producer has giTen Miss Gish het biggest screen chance and the result is the mot human characterization I have MOTION PICTURES. ever seen on the screen. Anna Moore actually lives in this Griffith movie. Her tears and sufferings are your tears ana her smiles are also part of the spectator. Miss Gish never overacts, she appears real—real because Griffith compels the entire production to be shaded as to make picture appear real. I do not know how Griffith obtains his results from Miss Gish, but I do know that the re sults are in “Way Down East.” When It comes to putting over the “heart stuff,'* Griffith and Miss Gish have no rivals. Many times, one is compelled becauso of good character of the work, to remem ber a part which is not leading one. Such is the case with Vivia Ogden, who plays the part of Martha Perkins, the small town gossip and old maid. Even the music played by the orchestra in the scenes In which Miss Ogden appears puts over the chatterbox idea. Another bit which stands out is the spirited work of Mary Hay, who In private life is the wife of Richard Bartheliness, as Kate Brewster. Griffith wisely east Kate Bruce as Mrs. Bartlett and Burr Mclntosh as Squire Bartlett, in whose home little Anna finds refuge after she had been betrayed by Lennox Sanderson. The Bartletts, In cluding their sou, David, played by Rich ard Bartheliness, are home people—they are real. When actors make their parts true to life, nothing better can be de- Bired. Bartbelmess again shows that he is a sterling actor who does not “mush up” a love scene. He is honest when acting and his work is one of the genu of realism within this gem of realism. The entire cast is more than satisfactory. There are many scenes which smack of the small town, such as the barn dance und the scenes at the village poatofflce and general store. The town loafers are seen taking their noonday snooze on the porch of the store. The Griffith touch is revealed wbeu a white kitten is seen taking its noonday wink. I could write of “Way Down East” for hours, and of the wonderful effects obtained by Mr. Griffith. The only way to appreciate this masterpiece of realism is to go to the Murat some afternoon 01 night this week. Opinion—“ Way Down East” is the most beautiful picture I have ever seen, and I do not hope to see anything better in the next five years. DIAMOND DYES Worn Garments, Draperies, Everything Dyed New for Few Cents Don't ruin yonr material In a poor dye that spots, streaks and fades. Buy | Diamond Dyes''—no other kind —then perfect results are guaranteed. Each j package contains directions so simple 1 that it Is fun for sny woman to dia- | mond-dye old, faded skirts, waists, i drosses, coats, sweaters, stockings, dra- | peries, coverings, everything. Tell drug- ] gist whether yonr material ”ls wool or 1 silk, or if it is cotton, linen, or a mix- i ture. 10 rich colors. —Advertisement. j AMUSEMENTS. 808 —THE— GAYLE SHERWOODS AND THEIR SINGING ORCHESTRA JACK LEVEY AND THE SYMPHONY GIRLS JEAN GORDON FLAYERS and Other Attractive Features Dancing In the Lyric Hall Room Afternoon and Evening PARK lube Bernstein | Bathing Beauties 18 MERMAIDS This Coupon and 100 with war tax j entitles Judy to matinee reserve sent. ...'*• ‘ , J . | What Happened at g the Shubert - Murat | Last Night! The promise was fulfilled. The whole audience resounded with tears and cheers, laughter and applause, proclaiming | D. W. GRIFFITH’S “WAY DOWN | —— EAST” | the greatest spectacle ever I seen in Indianapolis § Engagement for One Week Two Performances Daily—2:ls, 8:15 Today—Matinee—2sc, 50c, 75c, sl, $1.50; Tonight—soc, 75c, sl, $1.50, $2 H NOTE—Owing to cost, length of performance and iron bound 8 contracts, “Way Down East” ilUnever be presented in Indianapolis except at first prices. INDIANA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1921. j Members of the Sigma Alpha lota mu sical sorority entertained with a charm ing valentine luncheon in the dining room of the Hotel Lincoln tolay in honor of Miss Mary Harter, whose marriage to Newell Shaper is to take place soon. Crystal vases of pink and white butterfly sweet peas, tied with streamers of pink ribbons were used on the table, with place cards In dainty valentine design marking the covers. An Informal pro gram of clever toasts and talks was given by the various members. Special guests were four of the patronesses: Mrs. Oli ver Willard Pierce, Mrs. Alexander Er nlstlnoff, Mrs. Harry G. Hill and Mrs. J. B. Brown. ... Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dldcook of Walsh Hill, Neb., who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Stevenson of Irvington, have returned home. * * s Mrs. Alice Cooper, 1040 North Jeffer son street, left today for Westfield, 111. * • * Miss Lucille Bailey, who has been pass ing several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey, 300 North Meridian street, has returned to Green castle to resume her studies in De l J auw. • Mrs. Dove McClintorh, S North Illinois street, will entertain the Zerelda Wallace W. C. T. U. tomorrow afternoon. • • # Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hunter, 2317 North Meridian street, entertained with an at tractive Valentine dancing party Satur day evening. Festoons of red hearts and iSSaeRHBS* ■ a BBS 1 .*Sf--I Metropolitan Vaudeville Starting Monday, February 14th Triumphal Tour of the Jazz King HEN R Y SANT R E Y AND HIS Syncopated Society Band Composed of America's Ten Best Tune Ticklers In a Vocal and Instrumental Program Where Jazz Runs Riot and Classical Music Gets a Vacation. A. C. Astor Alice Manning Noted Ventriloquist. The Song Story Girl. ETHEL CLIFTON Assisted by Miss Joan Storm and Company In “Diamond Cut Diamond” Mignonette and GALETTI Fred In the Biggest Surprise Act of the Season Hamilton fVlcßae and and Barnes Clegg In Their 1921 Version of The Intruder and the "Queen “JUST FUN." of the Wheel.’' First Time Here of the Comedy Feature WEAVER BROS. THE ORIGINAL HANDSAW MUSICIANS In the Famous Characters “The Arkansaw Travelers” KINOGRAMS DIGEST TOPICS Pictured News. Pithy Paragraphs. Our Bargain Matinees — lsc, 20c, 30c, 50c scarlet blossoms were arranged effective ly through the rooms. The guests, who were In fancy dress. Included Mr, and Mrs. Harry B. Stedfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mayer, Don Stedfelt, Joseph P. Eck, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Williamson, Charles Blr song, Mr. and Mrs. Sandow, Mrs. Crom well and Mr. and Mrs. Fred FUchy. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Preston B. Bailey of Southport, announce the marriage of their son, Paul Preston, to Miss Georgia G. Flemons of Buffalo, N. Y. The wed ding took place Feb. 9 In Philadelphia. • * • Miss Genevelve Gughel of Irvington will be hostess for the dluner-musicale of the Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority Feb. 22. A pro gram of music of the French period of romance will be given. * • • Mrs. Rose Holle, 1055 Union street, an nounces the engagement of her daughter, Helen to Hubert F. Pich. The wedding is to take place in the spring. * * • Delta PI Omega pledges entertained Saturday evening with a Valentine party at the home of Miss Barbara Hensley, SSO North Hamilton avenue. The house was decorated with festoons of red hearts and the table was decorated witli a large kewpie doll as a centerpiece with tiny kewpies marking the covers. The hostess committee included Dorothy Rel lows, Eleanor Austin, Mildred Ross, Lloyd Stark, Marguerite Warner, Elsie Under wood and Miss Hensley. • • Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Clements, 613 Key stone avenue, announce the engagement of .heir daughter, Georglana to Verne Hartling. The wedding will take place in the spring. AMUSEMENTS Hoosier Woman on Still Huntjior Mate Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Feb. 14.—Mra. Frank M. Jones of Anderson was here Saturday night In search of her missing husband, who left therlr home Friday, accompanied by his 8-year-old aon. No trace of Jones was found here and his wife went to Ft. Wayne to continue the search. deduce Your Fat Without Dieting Years ago the formula for fat reduction was “diet"—"exercise.” Today It Is "Take Marmola Prescription Tablets.” Friends tel! friends—doi tors tell their patients, until thousands know and use this con venient, harmless method. They eat what they like, live as they liks, and still lose their two, three or four pounds of fat a week. Simple, effective, harmless Mar .mola Prescription Tablets are sold by all druggists—a large case for ons dollar. Or If you prefer you may write direct to the •Marmola Company. 4612 Woodward Avo., Detroit. Mich.—Advertisement. * AMUSEMENTS.^ nupi IClfrC Tonight—Hal. Week. LIIULIOn o\ latg > wd. and gat. A Comedy In Three Acta, “DULCY” By Csorga 8. Kaufman and Mare Connelly i With a bow to Franklin F. Adams) Presented by a Brilliant Cast, Including Lynn Fontaine John Westley Gregory Kelly Elliott Nugent (Direction of George C. Tyler and 11. 11. Fraxee) Prices—Night. 60c to *2.50 1 Wed. Mat., 60c to $1.50: Saturday Matinee, 50c to *2.00. vTf E K BEGIN sI NO FEBRUARY *1 Mats., Tuesday (Washington’s Birth day) and Sat„ 500 to *2.60. Eves., 50c to *3.CO. QiACLES DIU.tNOHAM'S I J t vm / KMOT f Lz®*mr // &, A**, Okiswft /I I jmon. JJJfS BEST TUNES / ff/ Vi tn craw ©f dckJrfly / Jjji gesa-wortby jsrettry £>lr's j fj3St MATS. TIES. AND SAT./QK Tmmmmmm — ■m *■ j ■■ !g&| ALWAYS RELIABLE a* IJroaowai CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE 1? INTERESTING 12 j ,l - FEATURES ,t “ 500 Good Seats, 20c Matinee Every Day ■ Except SaL, Sun. and Holiday* RIALTO The only Theater In the city combining MUSICAL COMEDY with ■FEATURE PICTURES i Continuous 9:45 a. m. till Mid night MOTION PICTURES. CHARLIE CHAPLIN —IN- ' The Kid Everyone will be talking about “The Kid,” so don’t miss it. PRICES Matinees: 15-25 Evenings: 25-40 CIRCLE THEATRE si#** First Half Tilts Wwt DOROTHY GISH —ln THE GHOSTS GARRET Fatty Arbuckle, "At Coney Island" BCIC ENTIRE iOIO WEEK Wm. Christy Cabonns’s Special Production “THE STEALERS” Bank M.aaa Comedy Ayres'Dcwmsja/rs Store Tuesday— A Sale The buyer was so enthusiastic ever these lovely dresses that he wanted to use a half page ad to tell yon of this special event. But, after talking it over, we decided it would be a better plan to spend just half as much in advertising these new frocks and Make the Sale Price Lower So you will find in the Downstairs Store, Tuesday morning—* 200 New Spring Dresses Your $ 1 Choice jl Beautiful frcefci of taffeta atlk, satin*, tricolette, mignonette, tricotine and serge*. Some are quite simple, plain tailored, in coat styles, other* beautifully embroidered, and still other* in blou*e style, and otLera with lovely little vestea. One really doesn't expect to find such charming frocks at so low a price, tight at the beginning of the season, yet here they are —dresses of undeniable style, charm and quality. Sizes for misses and small women, 16 to 20, and regular and extra sizes range up to El Vi- —Ayres—Downstairs Store. For Street and Dress Wear Smart Early Spring HATS rK mmm r It’s the early shopper that has \ rh —' V l tha chalea of these lovely new ) V Oj 1 spring hats. Hats for street and / Oy 1 drees wear. Snappy sailors, l r* \ charming poke bonnets and r fl f J turbans. Many of these are pret- I Ml f tily trimmed with flowers. —Ayres—Downstair* Store. Smart New Boots L i|| For Women —Girls \ •} 4 and Young Women • \ f. 1 1 sq. 95 -/ns. '—*■ Black and Brown Kid Every pair Goodyear Lh\ 6 * w ed. Style and qual yzwy** 11 ** ity. Sizes to 8. "Widths B to E. ... , New Oxfords and Ties A Special Feature at The tie* are one and two-eyelet models and the regular five-eyelet JR;, oxford*. Style* of the honr. All are Goodyear welt sewed and hand yr jBEEagW eewed. Size* 2H to 8. Width* AA r—Ayres—Downstairs Store. Del Monte California Fruits Priced Lower for a Five Day Sale . ir ~. - Special quantity prices on dozen or tots. Assorted, if de- Peaches, fancy yellow cling fruit, I: iflOfll&j to heavy syrup, sliced or halves. No. can*, 45f; No. 2 cans, 35f; No. 1 Apricots, large ripe fruit, peeled end in heavy syrup. No. 2H cans, 4Sf, No. 2 cans, 35<; No. 1 cans, 28^. Cherrle*, White Royal .Anne and large black cherries, California’* fancy cherries—No. 2Va can*, 49<; No. 2 cans, 88#; No. 1 can*, 30#. Bartlett pears, extra large perfect halves, fine for both ■alads and dessert —No. 2% cans, 49#; No. 2 cans, 38#; No. 1 can*, 30#. Blackberries, fancy fruit, in syrup, for pies and dessert —No. 2 cans, 38#; No. 1 can*, 28#. Order* amounting to $2.00 delivered free. The grocery department does not accept C. O. D. orders. —Ayre*—Downstair* Store. 5