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Show WALLACE REIO AND JESS WILLARD I Wallace Reid who is to be shown last time at Utah today in "You're Fired,'" attends strictly to the excellent excel-lent business of keeping the spectator I in a hilarious mood O Henry s story of "The Halberdier," arranged for the i screen by Clara Genevieve Kennedy I and directed by James Cruze. gives i Wallace Reid one of the best roles I that has fallen to his portion. Created I for the sole purpose of amusement, j this Paramount picture is full of I sprightly fun and can snap all Its, 'fingers in the face of probability or po.dbllity either. No young chap before Noah who was a sailor or since e ver had any of the adventures which befall the hero of "You're Fired" Bui thai It the chief charm of O. Henry He can tell the most unlikely things about the most likable oi people, and make them seem the mot natural happenings In the world. j The hero role suits Wallace Reid in every detail He avails himself of the opportunity offered to demonstrate his ability as a high -class comedian, and many of his numerous admirers will be inclined to consider his impersonation impersona-tion of the lovable and resourceful Billy as tho best work he has done since attaining the heights of tar-dom. tar-dom. Wanda Hawley never looked prettier or acted with such grace and sparkle as in her portrayal of Billy's Bweetheart. Theodore Roberts gives his usual artistic performance In the role of Helen's fussily energetic parent: par-ent: Henry Woodward is effective as the scheming Tom, and capable support sup-port is rendered by the rest of the company. Fine photography characterizes the production from start to finish. The ballroom scene Is particularly impres sive, with its elaborate sits, clever grouping and artistic lichtlnc There are manv trood close-uns und the ex terior views are well filmed. "You're j Fired" registers as entertainment of the best quality. |