SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1924.
List of Big Pictures for the Month
of October at The Coronet..
MARY PICKFORD
in
"TESS OF THE STORM COUNTRY"
An entirely and recently finished production of the famous screen classic the whole world loves."
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FIRST NATIONAL présents
NORMA TALMADGE
In her most Majestic Masterpiece in ten massive reels.
'ASHES OF VENGEANCE›
A romance of old France in the 16th Century.
MACK SENNETT presents
MABEL NORMAND
in
“SUZANNA"
A delightful Comedy drama that will keep you chuckling
COSMOPOLITAN PRODUCTIONS-presõits
THE FACE IN THE FOG "
featuring
LIONEL BARRYMORE and SEENA OWEN.
PROGRAMME FEATURES.
TO-NIGHT.
CORONET—“Monte Cristo"
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STAR "Sunshine Alley,"
WORLD
"Lucretia Lam- bard." QUEEN'S "The "Affairs of
"Anatol."
“SUNSHINE ALLEY."
To-day's Star Theatre Picture.
"Sunshine Alley." Mae Marsh's
big picture which shows at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening. has a most interesting story, Harbort, who runs un
THE CHINA MAIL.
CINEMA CHATTER.
WALLACE BEERY.
When He Dressed to Kill
He's dressed to kill."
In Norm Talmudge's Intest production.."Ashes of Vengeance," Wallace Beery wears a post resplendent costume of the time of Charles the Ninth of France
Wallie Ims worn all sorts of garments in his long and highly
GERALDINE FARRAR "THE WORLD AND ITS WOMAN."
"THE FACE IN THE FOG.""
Thrilling Picture Coming Here.
Magnificent Production.
-Russia's stream of nobility which has been flowing into Amerien ever Geraldine Furrar's new Goldwyn picture, The World and its gince the advent of Bolshevism, Woman," by Thompson Buchanan, has brought to this costutry,soine of which comes to the Star Theatre the strangest chameters ever seen next Thursday, is The big anywhere.......... Dukes, dichesses,
rôld.
of
successful career as the highest gest production in point paid villain in the movies, but it setting, story and emotional, con princesses, comts,, hardus “und is doubtful whether he ever huset, in which she has yet up cousins of the last extr and bis peared. For the picturization of ezarina, now dwell in the lodging, stoslied around in such handsome this tremendous story, Goldwyn houses of New York. They have doublets, hose and ruffs as those he has surrounded Miss Fatur with us! wes in "Ashes of Vengeance," fine n cast as it was possible to
flooded the pawnshops with so- "Wallie" plays the role of the Duc
obtain. Hor husband, Tou called royal jewels and trinkets, He Tours and os of swordsman Tellegen, plays the lending male sometimes mrc, often of little value vertainly shows that he is a bura
Frank Lloyd. who ranks other that for feelings of senti "killer"
among the best directors in the pient. ____"Em-dressed-to-kill-und--live up to my clothes," NEYN "Wallie," fession, was chosen to guide the production. Moreover, the expanili; "How do you like medieval tare of thousands of dollars for the enstumas?" Wallies was asked.
I think they're great," he said, erection of single scenes evidences Las-be-flecked a flake of cigarette which the picture
-the-curo and elaborateness-with nude, ashes from his silken knee.They Morcover, specialists or Russia allow a freedom of movement that were engaged to assist-lugo Ballin our present-day clothes do at the art director, in designing the permit, and the colouring and rich massive settings in which the pie feet of such exquisite fübries givetture nbounds. The result is per- an aitor that well-dressed con- fect filelity in locale, in costame seisness which helps his work on and in spirit.
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It is a Gond Duchess deeing from Petrograd, Jack Boyle chooses to depict in his stringe story. The Face in the Fog" at the Coronet Theatre next month. The Grind Duchess played by Scena Owen, Commopolitan's louding Woman, told to Mr. Boyle u tale as odd and
Sunday
and Monday
THE STAR
Thrills! Thrills! Thrills
STAR Mating
PA. POWERS
Night
WESTBOUND IMITED
Starring RALPH LEWIS
OUT of the walter of mediocre pictures
thunders this veritable Titan of stupen- dous entertainment. It roare -- it whirls Rrushes it crashes — it flames it. leaves you gasping at ita multitude of thum- dering thrilla its cushing drama ---- its epic heart' tugs! You're cheating 'yourself of the best time you ever had if you miss this Mighty Photodrama of Flesh and Steel. SEE IT!
AN EMORY JOHNSON PRODUCTION
Starting Tuesday
"CROOKED STREETS:"
ONE-MAN PICTURES.
ysterias as any yarn over spon by Poe. It is replete with thrill- ng adventure in the court of the ezara, where she waR once a the serves. The collection of The story of "The World and favourite. It sinucks of the vodka wardrobe in those days must have I Won deals with the rise of revels at which she once was an | beeg u fascinating-pursuit ----
an-American girl in Russin from a idol and it sweeps across the frozen However, u nu in this get positi of obscurity as the steppes, of Siberia. takes up too much room for modern daughter of an American engineer. winds up, however, as do so times.added the pinetical-minded to the enviable role of the greatest many modern Russian romances-- Wallace If he got caught in a prima donna of the Petrognid, in New York City. It ends in L subway jam his clothes would depera. During her rise, which is desperate struggle between the ruined. But when you get paid for consummated Just-before the re- police and a hand of foreign brute ETHEL CLAYTON in "CROOKED STREETS” wering them they're not so bnd. volution which overtlirew the who try not, only to steal the pre- However, they'd be rotten for Russian dynasty of the Romanoffs, cious stones, but also to stangle golf."
"Ashies of Vingentes," in which the customs of the aristocracy, the Grind Duchess,
their indolent und pleasure-seeking "It takes u crook to catch 'a Beery appears in support of Normatives. their intrigues and their crook, though, in the words of "MONTE CRISTO." - Talmadge, was directed by Frank
Loyd for release by Producer Sports are all set forth in dramatic, Phuckie Dawson, the role played by! form. Tater, when the Czar has Lionel Barrymore, who has been Actor's Thrilling Exploit. Joseph M. Schenck throng been deposed, the city of Petrograd enough of a cook to cope with the
Film With Scenes In Shanghai. Director Thinks Them Impossible. Associated First National Pictures,
is seen in the throes of revolution rascals from Russiand to save "Monte Cristo" the new. Wi- | I.
and the famous prima donna has the Grand Duchess, jewels and all.
In "Crooked Streets," which lium Fox special feature produc- Chers in the east are Conway turned, her energies from enter-
Although Lionel tion, now showing at the Coronet Tele, Courtenay Foole, Josephine taining the aristocracy to caring for
Barrymore, comes to the Star Theatre on Seena Owen and Dowell Sherman Tuesday, Miss Ethel Clayton is Theatre, has one of the most Cavell. Busty Francisco. Claire
poor children. thrilling and sensational scenes | McDowell. Andre de Berger, One of the most effective scenes; story in triumph, Director Alau
are cable of carrying any serven afforded an opportunity to give that has ever been filmed for a | Murdock Macquarrie. Boyd Tewin.
presents Geraldine Parmar singing
some "zip" to her acting, and she motion picture. production. The Camden Phillips, Winter Hall, he exquisite Mirror Song" inland was not content to pr
vide them sinne. He has added gives it without losing any of her scene referred to is the one in | Williane Clifford, Bretor V, Sarno, Thais.
a number of other personal charm. There is
"Credit to a great director for his which Edmund Dantes, tied inside Bar Selenek. Lucy Parunt,
this a bag, is hurled from the top of Forrest Robinson, Mary McAllister.
vourites, Louis Wolheim, the mystery involved which calls for ability to bring about now famous Broadway star whe
co-ordination of effort is gundly ren the prison wall to the sea below. Kenneth Gibson, James ('ooley,
dered by the player as well as they The thrilling part of this scene in Toward Truesdell. Frank Leigh Palace ballroom, and another show, gure as the shuge creation of some strange conduct
heroine's part, but, while theblic, he adds, "because, if he the underwater pictures showing and little Jenines Carpenter, ing a whole quarter of the Paris of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy his escape. These scenes were The story of "Ashes of 1572, were built for it. Thousands] Ape." Mr. Wolhein's neting made actually under water, five Vengeance" is laid in the time of of actors on horseback and afoot. "The Face in the Fog'" shows that
the vari-coloured he is, developing into camera's being used in filming.
Charles IX of France. Forty-eight dressed ja
as great "Monte Cristo" will take its massive sets, including one 330 feet | costumes of the period, take part in screen star as he proced himself place with the really big pictures long.
months ago upon the stage. reproducing the Louvre the production, of the season. An important idea in the staging of this mammoth screen play is the fact that in spite of the overwhelming magni- tide of this production, its tre mendous
settings, truppings, lavishness and fortune spent in making this production an unusual one, does not in any way hamper or overshadow the world-famous written by Alexandre story as Dumas.
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animal and bird store, in a poor An all star cast has been assem- quarter of a great eity, while try-bled for "Monte Cristo, includ- the following prominent ing to recall Carlo, his wayward ing grandson, is injured by a motor players: John Gilbert, Estelle car belonging to a millionaire, Taylor. William V. Mong, George Morris by name. Mrs. Morris by Seigmann, Robert McKim, and way of forestalling his possible thousands of others equally well claim of damages, offers to buy a known, but too numerous to men- beautiful bullfinch; but Harbost tion, refuses to sell it because it is so his grand- dearly loved by daughter, Nell,
Ned Morris, son of the million- aire and also a member of the automobile party, is much taken with Nell's quaint charm, and gives her his card, bidding her call on him whenever he may be of assistance,
As the days pass, Harbost's in jurles prove sericus, and Nell,
"WESTBOUND LIMITED." To-morrow's Big Star Picture.
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The greatest of human emo- tions, love, is the theme of Emory Johnson's drama, "Westbound Limited," which will be shown at the Star Theatre to-morrow and Monday.
With the old world to-day torn
being without funds for a physi-by hatred and with various Euro-
cian und drugs, 'phones to Ned that she will sell his mother the
pean nations seeking to throttle each other, "Westbound Limited"
bullfinch. Ned responds promptly, with its sweet love story and its buys the bird and takes it home, where his mother plans to use it as the big surprise of her fancy dress ball that evening. When the time comes, however, the bird will not sing, so Mrs. Morris sends for the bird doctor.
Nell goes in her grandfather's stead, attired in her best clothes, her grandmother's wedding dress, When she arrives, Ned, who has fallen in love with her, introduces her as his guest, and she becomes the belle of the evening. The bird requires her attention longer than was expected, and Nell remains for the night.
wistful appeal, threading a great, dominant drama in which trains crash, a gigantic forest fire sweeps onward with a terrific race be- tween automobile and express train, comes as a panacea to take the spectator away for a little while from the world's sorrows for an hour or so of keen enjoyment in watching the motion picture screen. Blending with the big dramatic moments of "Westbound Limited" are the little touches of humour that Emory Johnson with the rare touch that stamps him as one of the foremost picture pro- ducers of to-day is able to inject In the meanwhile, Carlo, in into his work. fluenced by an evil companion who "Westbound Limited" glorifies a persuades him that the million-railroad man. It shows him as a aire was unjust to the grandfather loyal, faithful and brave human- in not paying him any damages, being at his work on the railroad. comes to rob the Morris home. Ralph Lewis scored heavily as the He gets the jewels of Mrs. Merris, police officer in "In the Name of but akarta a burglar alarm: Nell the Law" and got over still bigger hides him, and presently he in The Third Alarm," both pro-
cscapes with the jewela Nell duced by Emory Johnson,
follows to recover them, only to be But in "Westbound Limited" he promptly suspected of the theft, does the best work of his career." How she is cleared of the subse Among the principals in the cast quent charge aft umbed to her are Ella Hall Claire McDowell, lover constitutes"
is what leby no "Johnny Hairon, Taylor "Graves, mežn least intere apart Wedgewood Nowell, David Kirb
Richard Morris and Jane Morgan.
anung
THEY WILL NEVER DIE
VILLEFORT
THE CORRUPT JUDGE
MONTE CRISTO
DE MORCERF
ARCH TRAITOR
WILLIAM FOX presents
MAN OF MYSTERY
DANGLARS HEAD OF THE CONSPIRATORS
MERCEDES FAITHFUL AND FAITHLESS
CADEROUSSE THE SLY INNKEEPER
BY
ALEXANDRE
DUMAS
MONTE CRISTO
DIRECTED BY
SCENARIO BY
EMMETT JFLYNN Bernard McConville
To-day at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9:20; To-morrow at 6 & 9.15 p.m.
THE CORONET.
on
the
"No picture produced is a 'one- $315011 picture, LYK Adolphe Menjou.'
Lang experience on the screen us consined him that a really rent picture can only be created by the close co-operation of direc tor, player and technician.
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acting of the company is entirely cannot achieve thut.. the picture is consistent with the rôles they are going to luck the qualities that go tos called upon to enact, there is no make it great. But it is only by sering players and technicians revelation by word or movement apable of interpreting his desires of a surprisingly unexpected solu- that such co-ordination is possible. tion of what has been going on. “Recognition of this principle is The spectator is skilfully led into Wh-makes-work-on-the-Paramount what seems
to be merely the lot so pleasant and is responsible perilous prank of an adventurous for the many great screen successes. the Famous Players-Lasky girl in Shanghai. The dangers and rescue are expected, but theyCorporation."
Menja, in recognition of his are not of the kind anticipated. Thus variety, the charm of a well-fine work in recent pictures and hid told story, quickens interest to a rapid rise in popular favour, ba high degree. There is a vast recently been signed to appear amount of skill shown in construe-exclusively in Paramount pictures tion and direction, while the back-under a new long term contracts grounds and ensembles are littie | His first picture under this contract short of stunning in their effect. is "Open All Night." in which he It is always a pleasure to see ppears in the featured cast with
Viola Goudel.
Dama a really capable actress have a lette chance to show what she can do. Raymond Cridity, Maurice B Miss Clayton has never before Flynn and Gale Henry,
Paul Bern directed and the been so fortunate in this respect. She seizes the chance with rare creen play was written by Will
who edapted intelligence and makes effective Goldbeck,
POLÁ NEGRI.
use of it in her own peculiar way; Alaskan" and Peter Pun" to: that is without loss of attractive screen. personality. In the most violent scenes she carries herself with an elegance little short of instinctive. Jack Holt is every inch the man of nerve and daring he imper- sonates. Clyde Fillmore, Josephine Crowell and Frederick Star assist inaterially to augment the tension on which interest hangs.
OUR MARY."
Charms In Her New "Tess."
Never before will incat, theatre goers have seen Mary Pickford in happier role than when the illustrious star appears here in her how screen version of "Pess of the
Perfumes To Aid Emotiona” Acting.
Perfume is the latest aid emotional acting to be introdno on a motion picture set.
Pola Negri is responsible for th innovation. She buses her beli in its valus upon the theory the perfinns is a great aid to memor When players act, they dra upon their memory of person experiences in life," says Mi Negri, who is starring in Lily the Dust," Dimitri Buchowetzki latest production for Pammoont
Since memory is one of th Storm Country," » United Artists | chief aids to convincing portrayal everything should be done to ma
release.
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It is truly a combination of a the recollections vivid. Muse se favourite artist in a favourite play perfumes are the grontest aida and the dunement-seekers of this memory I know,
"When I am working in a di city are displaying a marked avidity inembricing the opportunity fleult seene, music is played for t offered For genine diversion of which awakens memories bo Ture variety, Few photopisy sweet and painful. Many classics have over olicited such infames associated with pleasant tinted and universal opplanes unpleasant tines in my life!! this one and if Miss. Piekford could the power to bring back only look in on the empacity | emotions which swayed mej audience at my performance hers, That is why I use perfumes. she would undoubtedly feel highly sets in addition to music." complimented, for she would so TuLily of the Dust
art wielding a powerful Pola Negri is supported by a influence in lightening the eared oftast headed by Ben Lyon The musser of people – Judging Peers and Raymana. Griff from the initial popularity of this number of mare perfines were release, it is destined to enjoy many out the sets. The same car ning at varions houses and times in shown in their selection whic this section and it deserves his orchestra exercised iQ?m
DHIBICA! picces. QUCCESS.
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