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Show : At the Theaters j ,"Song of Songs" Marks Finale for Season W ITfT a splendid presentation of the "Song of Songs," the Wilkes papers pap-ers gave the. opening performance of its closing week for the season last night, reaching a climax in a series of dramatic successes which will be remembered through the summer by a most appreciative appreci-ative public. There was tangible evidence evi-dence of the appreciation last night when many sprays of American Beauty roses passed over the. footlights, almost bringing bring-ing tears to the eyes of Nana. Bryant, the recipient, who again distinguished herself in the leading role. In the character of Lilly Kardos, Miss Bryant enjoys almost unlimited opportunity opportu-nity for the display of her talent,, and particularly in the fourth act she rises to heights which prove her splendid versatility versa-tility and power. She Is well supported by Ralph Cloninger, who may not be with the Wilkes Players next season because of the fact that he may be acting a new-part new-part in defense of the flag in France, and by "Cliff"' Thompson, who this week is making his tinal bow for the season under excellent auspices. Ernest Van Pelt portrays well a difficult diffi-cult part in the character of Senator Calkins, and Frank Bonner makes an ideal boniface. Cornelia Glass, though appearing only in a small part, does well. Frederick Moore acquits himself admirably ad-mirably as 1'hineas K. Bennett, the uncle of the Ideal young man for whom Lilly Karloa was searching and finally lost. The play will be repeated every night during the week, with matinees Thursday Thurs-day and Saturday. The Wilkes will be dark for the balance of the summer. Ibsen Play Seen on Screen at Paramount HERE is an out-of-the-ordinary bill at tho Paramount-Empress. Appearing Appear-ing for the first time in this city in one of Henrik Ibsen's famous character creations crea-tions Elsie Ferguson, the popular Artcraft star, was seen to exceptional advantage in a picturization of "A Doll's House" at the upper Main street home of motion picture productions yesterday. The portrayal por-trayal of Miss Ferguson was essentially Ihsenesque, and revealed tlds beautiful actress in a new character of great strength, which seems to add both to her popularity as a Broadway star, and reputation repu-tation as an actress of the highest ability. Added to the headline attraction are throe short features that are distinctly worth while. Burton Holmes In a characteristic char-acteristic array of scenes of action at Waikiki beach (Honolulu!, is a distinctly warm weather picture, and the Fa the News lias some very striking scenes on the French front together with current home news. By way of an extra attraction attrac-tion pictures of the solar eclipse of Saturday Sat-urday afternoon specially photographed for the Paramount-Empress are vividly shown with detail overlooked by the army of smoked glass observers. As an educational educa-tional picture this carries distinct values as well as being entertaining. "The Doll's House" with its scenic beauties and unusual strength in story offers abundant opportunities to a very excellent support to Miss Ferguson in the portrayal of their respective roles. The Helrnar of H. E. Herbert was a finished performance, while that of Krogstadt, by Alexander H. Shannon, was artistic. Others in the support included Ethel Grey Terry, Warren Cook, Zelda Crosby and Mrs. R. S. Anderson. The roles of the He mar children by Tula Belle and Ivy Ward were clever portrayals. The same bill goes again today, tomorrow and Wednesday. "Whims of Society," Featuring Ethel Clayton, to Be Presented at the Strand Theater Today. rri HIS new picture in which charming Ethel Clayton is starred bears the title of "Whims of Society," and in this World-Picture Brady-Made, Miss Clayton Clay-ton assumes the role of a factory girl who battles asainst terrific odds to give her little sister, aged 15, a right start in life. Miss Clayton is simply superb in this role and you'll enjoy her work and the whole picture when you see it today at the Strand theater. |