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Show (M , i"Ten Nights in a Barroom" Now Showing at the Alhambra Ii Case Hussell Is the author of the screen version of Ten Nights In a I Par Itoom," the old time fiction andl play kuc ess which was given It? Inl-, jtial showing at I he Alhambra last j night, and the stor presented is one Of k'real dramatic power and vigor, Oscar Aplel, who directed, Is responsible respon-sible for some delightfully prvti; m-trodiu m-trodiu lory views which offer a pic- ;turesque contrast t" the srenes ibat ', lollow The picture follows (he lines mad familiar to readers and audiences, but 'it is given the dignity of lavish treatment treat-ment In fact, it is laid out on a scale I of completeness which entitles i. to spectacular honors. It is essentially a "big" production. And It Is a ' big" , theme that of the virtual ruin of a community by strong drink Audiences who like strong meal in their screen offerings will assuredly appreciate "Ten Nights in a Barroom Bar-room for It is full of startling action and human Interest The human Interest In-terest is Indeed one of the Strongest features of the drama, for the deadly poison, alcohol, wrecks many a life and homo. I John fyowell pla s Joe Morgan, the victim of the allurements of "The Sickle and Sheaf," and the part of little lit-tle Mary Morgan In played bv Baby Ivy Ward. There Is a long supporting cost, some of the best known names C the motion picture art being seen In the cast. In this respect the most I I scrupulous care was taken to select I i adequate representatives for thai strong acting parts with which the play Is studded. The other feature on the program Is a two reel comedy I |