Rothapfel program debut at Ansonia finds new reach
The resignation of Samuel L. Rothapfel from Rialto and Rivoli directs motion picture programs toward a national scope. The Ansonia in Butte hosts the Rothapfel unit today and tomorrow, showcasing his harmonious, music enhanced films and distinctive program-building approach praised by the New York Times. Meanwhile at the American, Washburn's Too Much Johnson follows Love Insurance and It Pays to Advertise, with a cast led by William Gillette and Lois Wilson in a comedy of errors and yacht fables across multiple locations and actors.
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Samuel L. Rothapfel
Rialto and
Rivoli Theaters
New York
Rialto
Rivoli
Baltimore
Rothapfel
The
New York Times
Ansonia
Butte
Johnson
Washburn
Smith
Mr. Washburn
William Gillette
Secret Service
Sherlock Holmes
Standard Theater
Mexico
Billings
Lois Wilson
Adele Farrington
Monte Blue
Clarence Geldart
Elsie Lorimer
Gloria Hope
George Hackathorn
Phil Gastrock
Anne of Green Gables on Rialto with Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter stars in Anne of Green Gables at the Rialto, guiding audiences through familiar scenes from the classic. The tale follows Anne's adventures from orphanage to teaching, with Gilbert Blythe portrayed by Paul Kelly, a 20 year old veteran of the stage.
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Anne
Rialto
Mary Miles Minter
New England
Marilla Cuthbert
Liberty
Kitty
Ann Shirley
Gilbert Blythe
Paul Kelly
Kelly
David Warfield
De Mille’s Male and Female at Rialto opens Sunday
Cecil B De Mille directs the Paramount-Artecraft adaptation of Sir James Barries The Admirable Crichton with a star cast led by Thomas Meighan as Crichton and Gloria Swanson as Lady. The film features prominent names in film, presenting a palace drama with a domestic butler rising to power.
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Cecil R. de Mille
Paramount-Artecraft
James M. Barrie
Crichton
Rialto Theater
Thomas Meighan
Billie Burke
Marguerite Clark
Gloria Swanson
Getter
Lady
Vagabond Luck at Orpheum with Albert Ray and Elinor Fair
A three day run at the Orpheum opens with the airy comedy Vagabond Luck featuring Albert Ray and Elinor Fair in a sprightly William Fox production about a racer whose streak of luck bonds two young hearts. Also noted is Universal star Joe Martin and his wife in A Jungle Gentleman, praising monkey comedy that relies on natural antics over slapstick.
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Albert Ray
Elinor Fair
Orpheum Theater
William Fox
Joe Martin
Universal
The Rothaphel Unit and Sybil Brown at Butte Playhouses
At Butte Playhouses Ansonia presents The Rothaphel Unit and Sybil Brown dancing class. Rialto features Mary Miles Minter in Anne of Green Gables. American shows Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in Too Much Johnson. Empress screens The Thirteenth Chair by Empress Stock Company. Broadway hosts Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in The Master Thief. Orpheum presents Vagabond Luck. Liberty screens William Faversham in The Silver King.
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Ansonia
Sybil Brown
Rialto
Mary Miles Minter
Bryant Washburn
Lois Wilson
Empress
Empress Stock Company
Broadway
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Master Thief
Orpheum
Liberty
William Faversham
A Spider Web Debate With Johnny Hop Toad
Johnny Hop Toad and Mrs Busy Spider debate home life and food catching. Spider explains webs are for catching prey, while Toad scoffs at building homes. The tale ends with mutual mockery as they part ways.
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Johnny Hop Toad
Mrs. Busy Spider
Johnny Hoppy Toad
Mrs Tues Spider
Tam
Johnny Hipp Toad
Johnny Slop Toad
Busy Spider
Hop
Seven Suspects Taken In Seattle Robberies
Seattle police report seven men taken during last night raid linked to a series of holdups. Revolvers found on three, one identified by a victim, another admitted planning to rob. All held on open charges.
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Seattle
Wash
Volice
New Dress Material From War Plant Debuts in New York
Washington reports cartridge cloth, a new postwar material, is being developed by war department experts into women’s blouses. Samples are on sale in New York stores to test public appeal. if popular, more creations will follow.
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Washington
War Department
New York
Milady
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Briggs
Pathe News Magazine
Paramount Artcraft Pictures
Oliver Morosco
Thief
Edward E. Rose
Ing
Coney Island
Mary
Lord
Lila Lee
Paramount Artcraft
Theodore Roberts
Raymond Hatton
Bebe Daniels
Mildred Reardon
Robert Cain
Edna Mae Cooper
Guy Oliver
Clever Monkey
Universal Stars
Universal Pictures
Jon Martin
Laitemeahead
Ant Aan
Ene
James J. Corbett
Butte Playhouses
Neva Harrison
Butler and
Ordeer
Nary Niles Minter
Osborne
Cecil B. de Mille
Chris Sorenson
Sammy Clapham
England
People's Theater
Liberty Theater
WM. Faversham
BIG V Comedy
Ford Weekly
Oechsli
West Broadway
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