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14 THE INDEX, Saturday, April 7, 1928
T H E S T A G E A N D S C R E E N
M O N D A Y night the longawaited
aviation film
''Wings" opens its
Pittsburgh premiere at the Nixon
Theatre. After Monday there
will be two performances daily—
2:30 and 8:30 P. M.
CLARA BOW
In "Wings," the Nixon attraction for
the week of April 9.
"Wings" depicts in realistic
and gripping scenes the heroism
of American aviators in the
World War. The picture was
filmed with the active co-operation
and assistance of the War
Department. It is said one hundred
and twenty aeroplanes,
piloted by seasoned aviators,
were used in the making of the
St. Mihiel battle scenes in which
six thousand soldiers participated.
Stirring duels two miles
up in the clouds with a group of
American aces fighting for life
against one of the celebrated circuses
; the bombing of a gigantic
Gotha; the actual destruction of
observation balloons, and scores
of other thrilling air scenes go
to the making of "Wings."
The story was written by
John Monk Saunders, an aviator
and instructor of aeronautics
during the war. It was directed
by William A. Wellman, a young
man from Massachusetts who
served in the Lafayette Escadrille.
The cast contains Clara
Bow, since become a star;
Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen,
who have since become
prominent young leads. Among
others in the cast are H. B.
Walthall, Julia Swayne Gordon,
Gary Cooper, El. Brendel, Arlette
Marchal and Hedda Hopper.
"Wings" will have an unusual
presentation. J. S. Zamecnik
has provided a beautiful and
mostly original score. In addition
there will be elaborate
sound effects. The Magnascope,
used to advantage in the showing
of "Old Ironsides," will also
be featured.
STANLEY
A stage presentation of frolic
and mirth, entitled "Sky Blues,"
will be the Stanley Theatre stage
offering for the week of April 9.
The screen attraction will be
Clara Bow in her latest hit, "Red
Hair."
"Sky Blues" is a spectacular
ensemble made up of six separate
and distinct vaudeville acts,
including The Frolic Four, The
Four Masters, Mignon Laird,
Charles Elby, Gladys Wheaton,
and Luna Nestor, ballerina, who
appears as solo dancer with the
Alexis Kosloff Ballet. "Red
Hair" depicts Clara Bow, the
mad-cap of the screen, in the
role of a gold-digging manicurist.
A novel feature of photography
shows for the first time
the true shade of the fascinating
Clara's hair. After a busy career
of philandering Clara meets the
right man, and gets into difficulties
because of her past activities.
The story was written by
Elinor Glyn especially for this
auburn-haired star.
DAVIS
Annual N. V. A. Week will be
celebrated at the Davis Theatre
the week of April 9 with an exceptionally
fine bill of Keith-Albee
vaudeville, headed by Bert
Lytell, popular star of the stage
and screen, in a one-act playlet
"The Valiant." The screen program
will feature "Woman
Wise," with William Russell.
Bert Lytell has interrupted his
screen career to take this one
vaudeville tour. He was a bright
star in the dramatic field before
he went into pictures and is
using for his present vehicle
"The Valiant," a sketch in which
he appeared at a Lambs Gambol.
It was written by Halworthy
Hall and Robert Middlemass,
and the principal characters are
a Warden, a Cleric, and The
Girl. The story is said to be a
dramatic tale of the miscarriage
of justice.
A second feature on the program
will be Billy and Elsie
Newell, in new comedy, songs
and dances. Tillis and LeRue
Company in a Dance-o-Logue
CLARA BOW
with the Four Roses, will pre­
"Red Hair." the Stanley featur for sent a spectacular revue. Other
the coming week.
acts announced for N. V. A.
Week are Fortunello and Cirillino,
famous Italian Clowns, appearing
by special arrangement
with the Greenwich Village Follies
Company, in "The Happy
Hooligans;" Lang and Healy, in
a comedy skit, "Who Is Your
Boss?" and "The Four Footloose
Fools," who harmonize vocally
and step in unison.
BERT LYTELL
Will top the Davis bill for the week of
April 9.
"Woman Wise," the screen
feature, is a romantic action picture
of Persia. William Russell
is cast as a happy-go-lucky
ne'er-do-well and June Collyer is
his leading woman. Topics of the
Day and News Features will be
shown.
VISIT HEINZ PLANT
Something new! Interesting and helpful
lectures and demonstrations by a Home
Economics graduate. See the modern
electrical kilchen. Escorts lo guide you
through Ihe various departments. Seethe
57 Varieties prepared lor the table. Sample
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the good things made by Heinz. Individuals,
private parties, women's 5clubs, 7 and
other organizations cordially invited.
Easily reached—your street
car conductorwill direct you.
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
NIXON—Commencing Mon. Night April 9th
SHEER FRENZIED
A Paramount Picture
" W I N G S "
DRAMA!
2:30—Twice Daily-8:30
All Seats Reserved Pillsburgh's Premier Monday Nieht April 9tli—Thereafler Twice daily 2:30 & «:30
PRICES: Night and Saturday Matinee 50c, $1.10 and $1.65
Other Matinees IDaily] 50c, 75c, $1.10
ALL NEXT WEEK
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ALL NEXT WEEK
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