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Show THE CITIZEN C scenery for that elaborate pro When Mr. Cloninger announce, to the plans company, Cleveland, realizing that the trai from the role of Pierre to that Beau Brummel over night vom a difficult accomplishment, of whether or not Ralphs play the two roles consecutively r out a bobble. Ralph immediately t ered George that he could. Consequently Ralph Cloninger go through his Pierre role and alio Beau Brummel role without j ping. If he does he loses. Botl company and playgoers are goty keep an eye open to see if Ralph line out of one show creep pense is from the pen of Robert Keable, who is internationally known Simon Called through his book Peter. ALL-STA- R CAST NEW LOVE DRAMA AT THE AMERICAN raised-questio- Thrills, love interest, pathos, suspense, unusual dramatic situations, beautiful settings, real comedy and an cast such as is seldom seen in one picture all these are found in First Nationals latest motion picture, Chickie, which opens for one week commencing today at the American theatre. Dorothy Mackaill in the title role ' gives the finest portrayal of her screen career. She gives an intelligent and convincing intepretation of the poor typist who longs for wealth and luxury. Chickie, in brief, is the story of Chickie Bryce, a poor typist, who wants a millionaire husband, not with a though of love, but with the sole idea that he can give her things she has wanted so long. She meets her millionaire but discovers, like so many Chick'ies, a dissolute type of man from whom she is forced to flee. At the same party she meets a poor but ambitious law clerk and romance creeps in. not knowing what has happened, returns to America because of his love for Chickie. It is a picture that grips you and at times starts the tears. There are situations which fairly lift you from your chair. Hobert Bosworth, as the father of Chickie, exhibits some fine Chickie is different and offers to marry her, but Chickie and Barry Dunne, the young lawyer, have loved secretly and Chickie disappoints Munson. Dunne is sent to England to operate the London office for his employer and leaves Chickie behind. When she discovers she is in difficulty she writes him, but his employers daughter, who wants to marry him, receives the letter and cables a message in his name telling Chickie he is already married and cannot help her. Dunne, emotional acting. Gladys Brockwell is the mother who is. anxious to push her daughter ahead and give her advantages she missed when a girl. Paul Nicholson, as the millionaire, makes you hate him and love him. At times he rises to great heights in serious vein, and again he makes you fairly burst with laughter. John Bowers, as the poor young lawyer, gives a splendid performance. cast include Others in the all-stMyrtle Stedman, Olive Tell, Lora Sonderson and Louise Mackintosh. The picture was directed by John all-st- ar Jake Munson, the millionaire, finds I I into-othe- American this week. The story of Pierre, the umo; half breed and his love for the it girl, Jene Galbraith, is well knot How Pierre through his love for; girl aids her brother to escape fe the Canadian Northwest Mounted! lice headed by her sweetheart, geant Redding, and how in the end sees the girl, will always being Redding, makes a romance chans and picturesque. Thrilling indeed is the play the Plains, especially the fight in which the half breed and Jap king, the guide, engage in a band hand light. From the role of Pierre, Mr. CIol ger will step overnight into the role the polished gentleman who was lor & ar Francis Dillon under the supervision of Earl Hudson. CLONINGER PREPARES BIG TREAT FOR WILKES PATRONS & Strong men often quaver when love and duty clash and such a clash is the underlying theme of Pierre of the Plains, next weeks offering of Ralph Cloninger and his company of players, openng tomorrow night. Complying with an oft repeated demand that he again present the play which first brought his name into prominence, Mr. Cloninger has yielded and will give the biggest and best presentation of Pierre he has ever Beau Brummel, which was given. originally scheduled for next week, will be played the week following, giving Mr. Cloninger more time to supervise the building of the costumes and toi of ml Both the Pierre and Beau roles i lover roles, but how different! One: uncut diamond, the other a diama polished to the nth degree. Fierre of the Plains will be pi!' every night next week with matinf Thursday and Saturday. The Song of Songs I SOI i MAKE THEM BIG HIT AT WILKES I km by all the laries except the one loved, the role of Beau Brumnl who scorned the friendship of print and set the fashion for kings. THE SONG OF SONGS I otl is making E big hit at the Wilkes Theatre. ward Sheldons story is woven a highly interesting and entertaic c theatrical play in which intrigue I fc I I' I love play a predominating part; which is cleverly interpretted by sts Ralph Cloninger cast of stage t in amusing incidents and clever appwPr ing, pretty costumes and 1 stage settings. Ralph Clonginger I makes an Newton poet lover. Miss Mary the leading role which she P I is a perfection. Her singing she During parts of the show magni quite emotional and Victor the most difficult parts. as I I I 1 1 some splendid work Norma Deane and Josephine o The play is a combination to and married life which story would spoil it aPP and it must be seen to be never p The Wilkes company docs I I J I fr I is a p made a big hit every and this city is n0 better advantage. It VICTORY THEATRE This week commencing today has ented and the company deserves m , ' . 4 |