Show BATTLE CR CRY Y OF PEACE with charles richman in the lead portraying the young man whose firsti first last and only thought was for preparedness for war and a supporting cast that includes such well known film favorites as norma talmage mary maurice and others the play wins instant favor the orchestra contributes largely to the entertainment while the bombardment of that famous wall street along with the splendidly real realistic thunder caused by the big machine guns send little thrills and shudders up and down ones spine the appearance of the author was a pleasant surprise to last nights audience when captain jack crawford the poet scout who gave a brief but stirring appeal to patriotism announced that mr blackton was present and would address the audience briefly he was enthusiastically applauded dr john dill robertson health commissioner introduced trod the speaker and if there were any doubts dolbi t s in the minds of those present that mr blackton was really sincere in his advocacy it was instantly dispelled before he had gotten very far along with his speech with terse simplicity railed those advocates of peace who refuse to contribute to the support of f strengthening our army and navy and spoke in no uncertain terms of one ne of the most talked of millionaires of today who recently announced that he would give millions to prevent america from preparing for war the story is based upon the book defenseless america by hudson maxim the inventive genius who along with thomas A edison and others has promised his every support to the nation in this great crisis there were present in last evenings audience many notable city officials who pronounced the picture one of the greatest offerings in the film world richfield opera house monday june 26 |