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1822 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD December 22, 1917
POLLY SHOWS 'EM IN "TAMING TARGET CENTER."
\s described by the producers, "Taming Targel Center," the
unt-Mack Sennetl comedy which follows "That Nisht,"
Mi. i i. ruins with a riot and ends with a
prayer. li brings again Into prominence Ben Turpln, the
wii.i succeeds blm; Tom Kennedy, as a
i. .mil Gonda Durand, the leading vampire. William
Campbell directed it with the supervision of -Mack Sen-
As the BtOl Ben was a real good sin rill' when there
iv sheriffing t . do, but when Polly, bent on matri-
mony, visited Targel Center, trouble started. The jail, formerly
a . was disrupted ami tilled with lodgers.
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Polly discovered that Hen was not as brave as he looked and,
meantime, tin- leading vampire of the town entered the plot
and Kin Li" aim- involved in a network of circumstantial evidence.
But it all ended when Target Center donned its Sunday
best and went to church— the first time in its ruddy career.
Needless to detail, there are feats of horsemanship, thrills
1 of lightning variety. A big surprise at the conclusion
another of the inimitable Sennett laugh-makers
appropriately,
BUSHMAN AND BAYNE IN NEW COMEDY-
MELODRAMA.
Francis X. lSushman and Beverly Bayne, Metro's popular cost
ars. have begun work at the Metro studio on a brilliant
comedy melodrama called "The Woolworth Diamonds." The
story of "The Woolworth Diamonds" is from the pen of Hugh
Weir. It has been adapted for the use of Mr. Bushman and
Miss Bayne by Albert Shelby LeVino, and provides roles of the
keenest interest for both stars.
Mr. Bushman's part is that of a young multi-millionaire,
Gerry Simpson, and Miss Bayne plays Virginia Blake, a girl
reporter. Some of the comedy- arises from the fact that the
girl reporter has. a perfect horror of the idle rich, and then
is thrown much against her will into the society of young
Simpson, to whom money is absolutely no object. But the
melodrama Is provided by entirely different means. That is
where "The Woolworth Diamonds" come in. New York life in
all its phases will be mirrored in "The Woolworth Diamonds."
There will be smart society scenes, charity bazaar scenes,
scenes among tenement dwellers, and other vari-colored pictures
of the life of the metropolis. William S. Davis will
direct the new Bushman-Bayne feature.
"AMBROSE'S ICY LOVE" (L-Ko).
Tn the L-Ko to be distributed through Universal exchanges,
December 26, exhibitors will have Mack Swain to bill as a star
attraction in addition to the L-Ko trade-mark so long established
in general favor. This will be the first of a series of
"Ambrose" comedies to go to L-Ko exhibitors under Julius
Stern's new plan of presenting stars in these gloom dispellers.
"Ambrose's Icy Love" will introduce a new type of activities
into what purports to be one of the score of ice houses that
flank the shores of the Hudson River where it narrows down
toward its source, approaching Albany. There is fun in a nearby
country store, and the merchant's pretty daughter is concerned
in the flights of comedy endeavor undertaken by Mack
Swain and his associate merry-makers.
[ce-making machines and fun-making contraptions are
synonymous in L-Ko ways to comedy, and "Ambrose's Icy
Love" is heralded as something new in the line of mirth provoking
achievements. L-Ko takes on new activities with this
release.
"THE LIFE MASK" CHOSEN FOR MADAME PETROVA.
In accordance with the custom which she inaugurated at the
formation of the Petrova Picture Company, Madame Olga
Petrova has personally chosen the story for the third starring
vehicle in which she will appear during the forthcoming year.
The story selected by the famous Polish star is an adaptation
of "The Life Mask," a novel which has had tremendous vogue
during the past few years throughout the English speaking
world. The name of the author of this story is enshrouded
in mystery, inasmuch as "The Life Mask" was written and
published without divulging the name of the man or woman
responsible for it. Madame Petrova has chosen Mrs. L. Case
Russell, the well known photoplay wrisht, to adapt and scenarloize
"The Life Mask." Mrs. Russell is responsible for the
M of tin' second Petrova vehicle, which has recently
been completed under the direction of Larry Trimble.
"TWO RENEGADES" (General Film).
fine of the most humorous stories yet screened in the Broadway
Star Feature series of O. Henry stories is "Two Renegades.
" a current General Film release. This is a rollicking
two-parl comedy-drama of a Central American revolution. O.
. lias
contributed an unusually entertaining story to make
up tor the lack of feminine character, and for once they are
nol missed. Chel md W. L. Rodgers, who have been
appearing in the Western 0. Henry pictures, are featured.
ma id O'Keefe, a true-blue Northerner, attempts to father
a small revolution, but is captured and ordered shot in a
revolution, How an old ex-confederate doctor
Mini out of it by Invoking the might of the long defunct
. 8. A, provides the surprise climax of this story.
TAYLOR HOLMES AND COMPANY IN ARIZONA.
Taylor Holmes is now in Arizona with his "Ruggles of Red
Gap" company filming the outdoor scenes of this George K.
Spoor special. Director Windom completed most of the interiors
prior to leaving the Chicago studios. "Ruggles of Red
Gap" affords Mr. Holmes an unusual opportunity to assume a
characterization he is naturally adapted for. that of an impressionable
English valet in the United States Western
country. With Mr. Holmes are such supporting characters as
Lawrance D'Orsay and Frederick Burton, both of whom appeared
in the original stage presentation; Lillian Drew and
Virginia Valli, Essanay stars.
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Greener & Tomppert are reported to
have plans by W. A. Rayfield & Company for Savoy theater
at 328 Eighteenth street, north, 40xD0 feet; fireproof construction;
tar and gravel roof; wood and tile floors; steam heat;
electric lights; to cost $15,000.
YUMA, ARIZ.—New Gondolfe theater erected for John Gondolfe
has opened.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Government has let contract to James
Stewart & Company. 30 Church street, New York City, to erect
theater at Camp Pike, 120x179 feet; wood frame; felt roofing;
wood floors; heated by stoves; to cost $27,000.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Belmont Amusement Company organized
with W. G. Erskine, president, Memphis, Tenn.; T. I. Davis,
secretary-treasurer and general manager; have let contract to
Kaucher & Hodges, Memphis, Tenn., to erect moving picture
theater having seating capacity for 1,500.
HUNTINGTON PARK, CAL.—W. A. Alexander has the contract
to build an addition and make other alterations to the
Rosemont theater.
PASADENA, CAL.—George W. Stimson has the contract to
frect the Florence theater on East Colorado street, between
El Molino and Hudson avnues, to cost $75,000. House will have
seating capacity of 900 persons. Dave H. Schumann will be
manager.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.—An addition has been built to the
new Mission theater and the seating capacity has thereby been
increased by 1,000.
ATLANTA, GA.—War Department will erect theater at Camp
Gordon, having seating capacity for 300 people. Construction
under supervision of Commission of Training Camp Activities.
BELLEVILLE, ILL.—Grace Amusement Company has sold
the Washington theater on West Main street, and the Washington
annex, formerly the Lyric, on West Second street, to the
Joseph Erber Amusement Company of East St. Louis. New
owner took possession November 15.
BLUE ISLAND, ILL.—William H. Pronger has sold lot at 348
Western avenue, 65x150 feet, to Blair McElroy as a site upon
which he will erect a theater, with seating capacity for 1,200
people.
CHICAGO, ILL.—Adelphi theater at Clark street and Estes
avenue has been opened by Ascher Brothers.
CHICAGO, ILL.—Albert Anis, 155 N. Clark street, is preparing
plans for the remodeling of a three-story theater building,
to cost $75,000.
EVANSTON, ILL.—Owners of the Triangle theater plan to
enlarge and remodel the structure. The seating capacity will
also be increased by installing 200 additional chairs.
MONMOUTH, ILL.—Princess theater, formerly owned by
Otto Fowler and M. W. Stults, has been taken over by E. E.
Pollard. -' i'J'C
PEORIA, ILL.—J. W. McDowell has purchased the Jacobson
block at Main street and Madison avenue. New owner plans
to erect a theater on the site.
LOGANSPORT, IND.—Majestic theater has been thoroughly
renovated and reopened.
PORTLAND, IND.—Extensive alterations are being made to
the Royal theater. The interior is being redecorated and new
furnishings added.
RENSSELAER, IND.—Ellis theater will be remodeled and a
new balcony constructed to replace the old one.
WABASH, IND.—Elmer E. Davis has purchased the Eagles
theater.
ALBERT CITY, IA.—Moving picture house will be erected
by Henry Kischer.
CHARITON, IA.—Iris theater, owned by D. Earl Combs, has
been opened.
COON RAPIDS. IA.—J. E. Fee is the new owner of the Lyric
theater.
IDA GROVE, IA.—Princss theater has been leased by Frank
G. King.
INDEPENDENCE, IA.—Harold Kelly has taken over the
moving picture business formerly conducted by Guy Curtis.