m&mmmjfij toto&mx&am .- ( 77 Evening ledger Amusement Section, Saturday, October 16, 1915 PERSONAL SIDE OF MOVIELAND EDITH STOREY TAKING IT EASY COMING-OUT PARTY FOR A MOVIE FILM More or Less Informal Activi ties of the People of the Screen World Mary Roberta Rinehart and Her Friends See "The Circular Staircase" t.aWMffv -y i Mi.mi..u, .1 ii mimm ,fciMMtw The longest trip on record ever made by a motion-picture star to make a single appearance In person la that taken re cently by Francis X. Bushman, the screen's most popular leading man, now seen In Quality-Metro features. After tlio completion of his newest pic lure. "The Silent Voice," Mr. Bushman left the Quality Pictures Corporation pro ducing studio near Los Angeles, Cal., and boarded a transcontinental Uycr for New York city, Mr, Bushman arrived In New York on a Saturday morning, appeared that afternoon at the annual outing and carnival of the New York motion-picture folk, and started back for the Pacific Coast the next day. All In all, Mr, Bushman made a trip of 7,000 miles Just to bo seen by his metro politan friends and admirers for a slnglo afternoon and evening. Myrtle Stedman the popular star of tlio Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company, has received the distinction of being the first woman elected to become a member of the newly organized Motion Picture Board of Trade of America, which is composed of prominent persons and firms In the vari ous branches of tho Industry, As soon as she read the advance an nouncements of tho formation of the board, Miss Stedman immediately wired her application for membership, and is very much pleased over the fact that she Is the first woman to be enrolled with this new organization. The statistician of the Vltagraph Com pany has discovered there aro only nine female blondes out of a stock member ship of 33. He also figures they are nat ural blonde's because of tho fact he has never caught any of them with a bottle of peroxide. Governor Hunt, of Arizona, the man with a heart which Is so 'much more human than it was ever supposed a poli tician's might be, has become a motion picture devotee and starts right oft on his career before tho camera with a bang, good, big and generous. Recently the powers that be of the western branch of the Lubln Manufactur ing Company had under consideration the production of a three-reel feature, which called for an impersonation of Governor Hunt. The entire stock company had a whack at making up, but tho problem was still there. As 8. last resort the Gov ernor himself was approached. It was thoroughly explained to him that "his presence" was urgently needed, jind he acquiesced. Tho result Is the debut of a new motion-plcturo player, no less than tho Governor himself, and In tho Lubln release of November 3, "A Western Gov ernor's Humanity," tho Governor of Arizona Is portrayed by Governor Hunt of Arizona, and (ho director sits back and wonders if the harsh critic will tell him tho picture is miscast. His wager Is ready. What the Vitagraph Stars Are Doing Anita Stewart and Earle Williams Mre working In a plcturization of Cyrus Townsend Brady'B costumo comedy, "My Lady's Slipper," being produced by the vltagraph Company under the direction of Ilalph W, Ince. Eleanor Woodruff, Zena Keofe, Anders Kandolf and William Courtenay, under the direction of Paul Scardon, are about finished "The Island of Surprise," the Vltagraph bluo ribbon feature, in which Is staged a fight between castaways on a desert island and a horde of blood thirsty savages. Virginia Pearson, S. Hankln Drow, Jo seph Kilgour and George Cooper, assisted by a cast of well-known Vltagraph play f' are appearing in d'eorge Cameron's Thou Art the Man," an orignlal drama rounded on the biblical btory of "Uriah." Julia Swayne Gordon Is appearing as Mario Antoinette In the Vltagraph bluo ribbon feature, "My Lady's Slipper." Antonio Moreno and Naomi Childer are at Lake Placid, New York, with Vlta graph Director Harry Handworth, work ing in "Gone to thp Dogs" and "Anselo Lee," both feature pictures, Harry Morey and L. Rogers Lytton are actively engaged In enacting the princi pals In the Vltagraph Broadway star feature, "The Woman In the Box," now being produced under the direction of Harry Davenport. Lillian Walker, Stanley Dark, Louise utaudet and Arllno Pretty are at work on the til-known comedy, "Green Stock ings," which Is being produced for the . 2SEVF Company, under tho direction of Wilfrid North. . Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew aro busily engaged on the production of "A Case of Eugenics," which will be released by tho i ,fLrApn ComPapy as one of the regu lar Sidney Drew day" comedies. nMinwiIWIi,tWilH llilMHIli lllil III II I IN Ii .n i k-afnstiiMHwiiMHawrtMatiiw The Vitagraph star of "The Dust of Egypt" enjoying her car between productions. Close-Ups of Screen Favorites House Peters, the latest of the galaxy of photoplay, stars to be enlisted under tho Lubln banner, has had a career filled with adventure and success. At a decidedly early ago mother and father Peters decided that a little youthful training In the wilds of Australia wou 1 d not be amiss for their promising son, n o t because he had shown a tendency to be in corrigible, but be cause both realized that for a youth who showed the ambition of young House ex perience would be by far the prime teacher. Accordingly Austra lia welcomed House Peters at about 15 years of age. and Houso Peters' wel HOl'SE l'ErUl.8 como of Australia was considerably less in nuiinui, icr soon he had Joined a hunting party which planned to make a trip Into tho wilds of South Africa. The holiday, as House describes it, lasted for somo three years, during which time Afrlcn was mighty well covered and the chatter of the baboon, tho roar of the Hon and tho cry of tho tiger became familiar nightly occurrences with tho young huntsman. With a soul satisfied by this adventure ho turned his eye toward the stage, and for many years successfully appeared through Australia and India with travel ing repertoire companies. His return to his native land was not particularly aus picious and soon he made a tour of the Eastern Hemisphere In search of future adventure, ultimately ending with 18 months' service in the English army dur ing the Boer war. After the declaration of peace his path in quest of famo led him back to Eng land, where he app'eared with Wilson Barrett In the "Silver King," resuming the 3tage career which led him to Amer ica. There with Ituth Chatterton, under tho management of Henry Miller, he ap peared successfully in "Susan's Gentle man," a sketch of his own writing. Then followed engagements In "The Money Moon" and with "Bought and Paid For," until the lure of the motion pictures at tracted him, and his first appearance was made In a production of "The Bish op's Carriage." During the past two years ho has been seen In "Tho Bishop's Carriage," "7750 Chelsea," "The Pride of Jcnnlco," "Clothes," "Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbago Patch," "Hignon," "Salomy Jane," "The Girl of the Golden West," "The Warrens of Virginia," "The Captive," "Unafraid," "Between Men" and the "Winged Idol." The minds and souls of the average au diences are as sensitive as a film. They record impresalons wlfhont knowing- it. Therein lies the great uplifting and edu cational possibilities of motion pictures. I believe that through pictures one of the greatest works for future generations can be accomplished. That is why I left the Kant Side settlement work and began making photoplays, Isadora Itenieteln. Academy of Music, Tucs., Not. 0. 3 P. XL RECITAL: Sc!iumamiHeiiik Reserved Beats, 75c to 2.00, at lleppe's. Hill Chestnut fit. Kale opens Oct. 80th. ORDERS RECEIVED NOW 1915 Academy of Music 1916 D.inn Monday Evenlnsn Nov. ttOSton i N0v "a, Jan. 3, Feb. 14, Symphony Marcn 1S- 5 l . Soloists I MELHA, FAHRAIl, Orchestra kkeibleii. bciicllino Dr. Karl Muck, Benson tickets now on salt. Conductor HEPPITB, 1110 Chestnut st. Trices. $9, 17.60, $3, 3.M. Boxes, 170, 100. $40 ACAI11SMY Beats at lleppe's, 1110 Chevtnut. PHILADELPHIA! Tonight A8Ti0 nnrHKSiHA "J""?"' Beethoven No. 7 In A The Comedy of the Polite Process Server- Tho politest of all process-servers met his match recently In Wally Van, -the Cutey" of the Vltagraph Company. In the Matbush studios Wally was made up as a woman to play In "You're Next." when this note was handed to him. !!Par Mr- Vt"-I have a summons which I would like to servo you person ally. Shall I serve it insldo or wall for you to como out? Respectfully, "J. PRESS." Wnlly appeared before the proccsj server, gave him a flirtatious glance and explained that he was Mrs. Van and thnt his husband would try to arrange a meet ing place where the summons could be served to him personally. The politest process-server took off his hat and bowed, apologising for causing any In convenience to the husband of so charm ing a woman. He departed with no ill feeling, which may change, however, if his eye chances to light on this explanation. w. r jpT ' iTitfriii ii J - C4 A ..'"SsssS KCIJSmtS m 3 4KLBSBBBSe33M7saE5fc& ' & ssssP VV .-H '1 sssssssssH "; N m IsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssH EDWARD E. HORTON, JR. Stock favorite, returning next week via the Penn Players. Mrs. Mnry iloberts ftlnehnrt, author .ot "The Circular Staircase," was recently a guest of B. C. Child, branch manager of V. I,. S. E., nt Pittsburgh, Pa., when a private showing of "The Circular Stair caso" vios given. Mrs. Itlnchart was ac companied by 10 of her roclcty friends, and they took possession of the Pitts burgh V. I S. E. offices on Friday eve ning, September 21. An eight-foot inodol of "The Circular Staircase" had been especially prepared for the occasion and dolls dressed to represent characters tn the plcturcplay were posed on tho staircase to present the scene where Armstrong Is killed by the detective and Is discovered by Aunt Ray. This was set up In the centre of the main office nnd wns the first thing that greeted the famous authoress and her friends upon their arrival. After an Inspection of the V. i.. 3. E. offices the 25 guests adjourned to Man ager Child's oITlec, which had been made over Into a small thentte for the occa sion, and the first showing of "Tho Cir cular Staircase" was then given. Be tween reels n Pittsburgh caterer served reficshmcnts, and everything that was possible was done for the comfort of Mis. ninchart nnd her guests. The party disbanded with Mr. rtin hait loud In her praises of the. Sellg Company nnd of V. I. R. E., Inc. She was nlso the proud possessor of a "The Circular Staircase" pennant. That she had Inserted enough thrilling scenes to make 20 novels was Mrs, Rlnehart's most serious criticism. Edward E. Horton Returns A welcome announcement to many of Philadelphia theatre-goers Is that of Grant Lafcrty, manager of the new Penn Players, to the effect that Edward Everett Hoi ton, Jr., will return to this city as leading man of the newly organized Penn Players. Mr. Horton was a member of the Orphcum Players back In 1313 at the Chestnut Street Theatre, and became an established favorite. He was brought back to the Chestnut Street Opera House when the Orphcum Players were re established, and every one will remember his work In "The Typhoon." His next appearances in Philadelphia were at the Little Theatre, of this city. Some of his best work was done there In "His Majesty, the Fool," and In the scries of one-act plays staged at that theatre. This coming week he will appear as the "Hon. Almcric St. Aybun," a role of tho floppish English type, and the fol lowing week will handle the principal male role In "Within the Law." Whitney Fashion Show At the Garrlck Theatre, for two special matinees, Monday and Tuesday, October 18 nnd ID, only, direct from Its successful opening In New York at the George M. Cohan Theatre, Selwyn & Co., In con junction with Mrs. Belle Armstrong Whitney, will present "The Whitney Fashion Show." This is tho first entire theatrical rjerfornianco devoted to the fine art of dress, staged In America, the first fashion show presented by an es tablished firm of theatrical managers as a regular dramatic entertainment. "Tho Whitney Fashion Show" is staged in appropriate scenes, and the values of the gowns oh they are displayed on the largo company of living models will be explained by Mrs. Whitney. ACADEMY OF MUSIC SATURDAY AKTEItNOOJT, OCTOnER 23, AT 2J0 O'CLOCK Tlfi A 1TT?T T A Beatrice Harrison, -Ceiio Madame MJbJLBA nASSsSs. Tickets on sale at lleppe's, 1110 Chestnut Street. $3.50, $2, 11.00, 1. Boxes, $12 and $18. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SATUItDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOUEIl 30. AT 2J0 O'CLOCK PADEREWSRI Polish Victims' Relief Fund Mr. Paderewski will make an Address on Poland, Past and Present, which will be followed by a Recital of Chopin's Music Tickets on sale at lleppe's, $2.50, $2, $1.50, $1, All boxes will be sold at private sale by a committee. SATUItDAY AFTERNOON. NOVEMUER O, AT 2-10 O'CLOCK Geraldine FARRAR reiAlwerr&nSatB, Baritone Vvl aiUHIV, X iTXAVXVXTLXV RICHARD EPSTEIN, Piano Tickets at lleppe's, $2.50, $2, $1.60, II. Poxes. $12 and $18. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 15, AT 3 O'CLOCK In a RECITAL OF PIANOFORTE MUSIC Tickets at lleppe's, $2.50. $2. $1.50, $1. Boxes, $12 and $18. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 8. AT 2-30 O'CLOCK JbritZ ImJilSLrR RECITAL OF VIOLIN MUSIC Tickets at lleppe's, $2, $1.50, $1 and 78 cents. Boxes, $12 and $18 Direction O, A. EI.TJ8, Symphony Rail, Roston, Mass. Mall orders for any or all of these concerts, wltb remittances payable to Geo. T. llalr. lllt Cbestnut Street, will be promptly filled. PADEREWSKI wmmw SSBOTSHBStT 'nt?Tft1 fpofnlHon n1in1 Cn yyi s ?- fWri ! 'Tha worst epidemic of tvnhohl
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