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Show AMUSEMENTS Norma Talmadge Pleases Patrons of American p VERY man, woman and child who fre- querns motion picture theaters and their name hi legion in these days has come to look longingly for a Norma Talmadge- picture, for they know she will give them a performance which will awaken every fine element in their emotions emo-tions and will appeal to their artistic appreciation. In addition, every Norma Talmadge picture Is based on a well-known well-known play or story and is acted by a cast that really merits the description of an "all star aggregation." And In her latest Select picture, "The "Way of a Woman," which opened yesterday at the American theater, these countless admirers ad-mirers of Norma Talmadge have a rare treat. Never has this sterling actress Riven a more sympathetic performance: never has she looked lovelier; never has the tale she unfolds been more gripping nor dramatically dramati-cally stronger; never has she bet-n surrounded sur-rounded with a finer supporting company. These are superlative adjectives, but they are fully Justified by "The Way of a "Woman," as will be admitted by everyone who pees this screen masterpiece. The photoplay was .adapted from the stage play, "Kancy Lee," written by Eugene Walter, one of America's leading dramatists. In justice to the plot, we shall not divulge di-vulge anything of the story; but we urge you to positively see "The Way of a Woman," for we know you will enjoy every minute of it to the last fade-out. "Heart of a Girl" Begins Run at the Strand UTpHE HEART OF A GIRL" is the title of the new World picture which opened yesterday at the Strand theater, and it presents Barbara Castle ton and Irving Cummings as the stars. This striking strik-ing new photoplay has a thrilling political convention scene as the climax and this scene Is one of the most massive and convincing con-vincing ever staged for motion pictures. The story deals with the love of a girl for a political candidate and of the mess that she unwittingly gets him into. It also shows the manner in which she gets him out of this trouble by making a remarkable re-markable speech before the entire convention. con-vention. The Strand theater takes pleasure in highly recommending this production to every photoplay fan. ' "The Heart of a Girl" is a splendid picture wholesome, pleasing, interesting. You'll enjoy it. : j Krazy Kat Eevue Headlines New Offerings, Opening at Pantages This Afternoon. "I HARLES ANDERSON thought up something entirely different when he staged the Krazy Kat Revue, which shines at the top of the new bill opening this afternoon at Pantages. The act is a bubbling song and dance turn and boasts of a company of nine entertainers, including in-cluding Margaret Anderson, who offers some unusually beautiful dance numbers. funny little plot, combined with the season's sea-son's 'atest Gong hits, make this act one of the smartest and sauciest in vaudeville. vaude-ville. "One London Bridge" Is the title of the skit put over by Tommy Race and Freeman Free-man Edge, who are two Bmile manufacturers manufac-turers of high caliber. William Albram and Agnes Johns bring a comedy-dramatic playlet labeled "The Unexpected Witness;" which bristles with unusual situations, as well as spicy comedy. "The Tailor-made Trio" are three funmalters named Caites Brothers and Beatrice. They have a smart line of chatter and an array of sonps that are bound to make a hit. Joe Reed, the musical Italian, i promises a budget of songs that everyone 1 will like, while Alice Teddy, the big -brown bear, will prove what training and patience can do, when she roller skates and wrestles her way through fifteen of the snappiest minutes on the bill. A dozen or so interesting news views and Eddie Fitzpatrick's usual top musical entertainment entertain-ment will round out the new bill. Ethel Clayton and Jack Holt to Appear In New Production at Paramount-Empress Paramount-Empress Today. T EUGHTFUL Ethel Clayton, with the U support of Jack Holt and a company of screen artists In the new Paramount production, "A Spcrting Chance," will be shown at the Paramount-Empress today and tomorrow. Another feature on the program is the Burton Holmes travelogue. "American Women in France," and the current events of the world. "A Sporting Chance" was founded on "Impulses." a story which appeared in' a recent iwsue of the Snappy Stories magazine, maga-zine, written by Roger Hartman. Carey Brent, the part played by Miss Clayton, is an impulsive girl who gets a "hunch" and acts upon it without reflection. reflec-tion. So when she employs as her chauffeur chauf-feur a man she believes to be an escaped convict, in order that she may reform htm, she opens the door to thrilling and unexpected adventures. The supporting cast, headed by Jack Holt, a sterling player, is a strong one. and includes Herbert Standing. Margaret Green and Howard Da vies. The director was George Melford. DRAMA AND VAUDEVILLE. PANTAOES Npw Mil tnilny lion J lined by the Krnzy Kat Revue. Five other big actu. Threu shows dally. MOTION PICTURES. ' ORPnnni Now play Inp. Ntizimnra in "The Ktd Lantern." Continuous, 1:30 to 11 p. m. AMERICAN Nonnn Tn 1 m :i rt pe in "Th Way of n Woman." rathe News of Interallied mM-r. Comedy. Frank Gibney and Miss Ruth Florence, tocu lists. STRAND Barbara CastMon and Irvtncr Ctnn-mings Ctnn-mings in "The Heart of a Girl." Thirteenth episode "T leer's Trail." Sunshine comedy. PARAMOrNT-EMrP. ESS Ethel Clayton and Ji-k Holt In "A Sporting rhanre." Burton Holmes Travels. Current Events. Continuous. Continu-ous. 12:30 to 11. BROADWAY Today only. Th'-da Bara in "The She Dovil." the story nf a woman without u onhcierioe. Today find tomorrow, C la ire Anderson An-derson in "The Mask." Comedy und Kurd weekly. |