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Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 20

Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 20

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20 DECATUR HERALD JULY 7, 1929 DECATUR HERALD MOVIE CALENDAR GREA STATES THE A TRES LINCOLN Richard Dix In "Nothing But The. John Boles and Carlotta King in "The Desert Song" USE TALKIES TO TEACHJJHILDREN American Sound Films in Demand in Oriental Countries TRI-DIMENSION MOVIE IS MADE Newest Development Has Depth as Well as Length and Breadth LINCOLN SQUARE THEATER YIELDS TO TALKING MOVIE; VITAPHONE IS INSTALLED Exhaustive Tests Have Been Made During Last Week, and Equipment Will Be Presented on Sunday EMPRESS Richard Arlen, TM AIT ID) AY PICTURES Tfifl AT TALK! Mary Brian in "The Man I Love" Ramon Navarro Renee Adoree in "The Pagan" LATEST IMPROVED The three-dimension film has ar rived. It gives more indication of VITAPHONE AND MOVIETONE tion of the installation Friday and what is ahead for the motion AVOX Cecil De Mille's "The Godless Girl" Karl Dane and Martha Sleeper in "Voice of the Storm" Eddie Quillan, Alberta Vaughn in "Noisy Neighbors" Rex, King 6f Wild Horses, in "Plunging Hoofs" Saturday, and said it is one of the best jobs he has seen. Men were stationed in ail parts of the theater. Upon the first showing of this new film there flashes on the screen and were instructed to listen for any TheLLi defects or distortion which might Yielding to the talkingpicture, thei theater has been wired and! will present its Vitaphor.e to the public for the first time During the last week, exhaustive tests have been made of the equipment.

Inspects Equipment Claude Rubens, construction superintendent for the Great States Theaters chain, made a final inspec- mammoth motion picture 50 feet long, 32 inches high, and with three dimensions length, breadth and come from the huge horns in back of the screen. No bad echoes were depth as well as sound. MORROWS William S. Hart in CONTINUOUS DAILY 1 1 00. MATINEE NIGHT, 15c-50c One of the first films of this kind to be shown was Niagara Falls, re heard and the sound penetrated clearly to the most remote corners of the balcony and to the back row of seats on the main floor, which are i'The Three-Word Brand" Conway Tearle in producing the green and white depths of the rushing water, the upfloating mist, all natural and real "Isle of Forgotten Women" Jack Perrin in "Guardians of the Wild" close under the mezzanine boxes, Book Richard Dix SatT: Jack Holt in "The Mysterious istic.

The great spectacles of the world, For the inaugural sound picture Rider" both in nature and otherwise, show for the Lincoln the management has booked Richard Dix in his first all jCould you tell the truth o5 4- aU a I 4r I 4f ing the grandeur of form, can now ALHAMBRA talker, "Nothing But The Truth. i be projected on mammoth screens 70 Lon Chaney in "Laugh, the whole truth American talking pictures are being used in the Orient to educate school children pnd salesmen in speaking the English language, according to Delbert Goodman, Far Eastern manager of the Fox Film Corp. Particularly in Japan, according to Mr. Goodman, is commercial use being made of the Movietone News and talking feature pictures now being exhibited. Commercial Tongue "English is a compulsory course in all Japanese schools," said Mr.

Goodman, "and we can hardly keep up with the demand for Movietone film. Not only for theaters but for schools and auditoriums. "English is the commercial language of the world. Everywhere in my territory, comprising a population of 800,000,000 persons, dialog pictures are in demand." Mr. Goodman said that typical American dialect, rather than those of the British Isles, is being increasingly used in India, and in other British dominions due to the vogue of talking pictures.

"Wherever I go, from Kamchatka to Cape Town, I discover the American influence. In dress, in speech, in motor cars, in -household equipment and office appliances the persistent influence of American film is apparent" Mr. Goodman makes his headquarters in Tokio, Japan, and travels throughout China, Malay States. feet long even larger. This picture, while it hasn't been press-agented as some less deserving pictures have, has received some Clown, Laugh" Marie Dresser in "A Ship Comes also, Doug Fairbanks, in "The Jazz Age" fine criticims.

and The steroscopic effect is obtained in a novel manner. The camera has a double lens. It has the effect of looking at a scene with two eyes instead of one, as used generally to Helen Kane, the favored recording artist with the babylike voice, sings Shirley Mason in "Runaway 327 N. Water Street her way into more popularity. And day with the single lens.

then there is a new type of story told as the reels unwind. Xhe result is astonishing. A scene showing an object five miles away Girls" Dolores Del Rio in "Revenge" Double show: Dorothy Gish in "Madame Pomadpur'; alstf all-star cast in "Blue Skies" Norma Shearer Actress" appears to make the screen itself The plot has to do with a certain young fellow, (Richard Dix) who wagers he can tell the truth for 24 hours. The terms of the bet are that Special SUNDAY Chicken he must tell the truth on every occasion put to him. In addition to the feature picture, there will also be an all-talking com CRESCENT Double show: Elinor Fair and Hugh Allen in "Sin also al-star cast in "Reilly, fthe Rainbow Division" Billie Dove in "Adoration" Double show: Doug Fair five miles deep.

Motion picture men realize the importance of this new step. But with it coming right after the revolution from silence to sound they are finding it hard to 'keep up with the breath-taking procession. "Desert Song" In Sound Film At the Lincoln edy, "Dear Mother," featuring Smith and Dale. A Fox movietone news reel will also be included in the inner short subjects. Philippines and in "The Jazz also Rudolph Schildkraut in "A Ship for twenty-four hours if the love uf "the only girl" and a little side bet of $10,000 depended uopn it? Does it hand you a laugh to see someone ridiculously embarrassed provided it isn't yourself.

Are you interested in the uneven course of true love? Then you'll thoroughly enjoy this first Paramount all-talking picture Comes Shirley Mason in "Runaway Girls" Chicken Rice Soup Fried Spring Chicken With Country Gravy Potatoes, cream peas, sliced tomatoes, fruit jello Ice Cream Coffee. Iced Tea or Milk Dolores Del Rio in "Re venge LINCOLN SETS NEWSCHEDULE Shows Will Be Continuous From 1:30 to 11 O'Clock During Rest of Summer ALL TALKING Odd Fellows Rebekahs Wherever' this paper goes You are inved by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Decatur to participate in the big Centennial parade Tuesday evening July 9. Our own Orphans Home Band will lead our section. Two big floats are also entered Help make this demonstration the biggest Central Illinois has ever seen. Be on hand at the Odd Fellows Temple 145 N.

Main promptly at :30 Parade starts at 6 P. M. Remember the date July 9. Committee. show: Dorothy Gish in 'Madame" also all-star cast in "Blue NAVARRO GETS TO SING IN "PAGAN" AT THE EMPRESS STAR RING Beginning Wednesday and continuing through Saturday, the Lincoln screen will present the motion picture adaptation of "The Desert Song," Vitaphone's first operetta.

In the screen version of the famous stage show, both the leading characters have been lifted from the stage to the studio. John Boles and Carlotta King who have the leads Ramon Navarro has a chance to HOT CHICKEN potatoes, cream peas, fruit jello HOT SPECIAL Plate Lunch Beginning Sunday, the Lincoln theater shews will be continuous daily from 1:30 to 11, running on the played those roles in the stage ver show his fans and fannies that he HEAR HELEN KANE, in a great comedy role, sing the novelty number "Do 35e 350 45e sion also. The Warner adaptation is same schedule the Empress has em has a good tenor voice, when he bursts forth in the strains of "Pagan Love Song," during his starring ployed for some time. eternally consistent with the -legitimate production. Vocal choruses of Pictures In the Lincoln theater BAKED HAM With Potato Salad will be changed Sundays and Wed vehicle, "The.

Pagan," which plays the Empress theater during the last trained voices burst out just as in nesdays, while the Empress shows Chicken I the stage version, but the screen, with its broader scope, presents will change always on Sundays, and at different times during the week, scenes that the stage could never at tain. according to the length of time the management sees fit to run a pic Besides the well known couple playing the leads, the cast" of "The ture. Dinner Any Style With All The Trimmings Desert Song" boasts of Louise Faz- enda, Johnnie Arthur, John Miljan, SMITH AND DALE AIX TALKING Comedy "Dear Teacher" Myrna Loy, Edward Martindel and He speaks from the screen for the first time! HEAR! SEE! Lincoln Square Players Receive J' 1 many other notables in films. half of the week. The picture abounds with the lan-gorous atmosphere of the South Seas, but is interspersed with bits of thrills and drama.

Navarro has as his mis-leading South Sea Island gal, Renee Adoree. The supporting cast numbers only two, Dorothy Janis and Donald Crisp. The comedy for this bill will be the first of a series of all-talking "Collegians." Movie fans will remember the silent "Collegians" comedies as being high "class entertainment, and the all-talking series is retaining the high standard set by the predecessors, but adding the sound feature. Milt Herth's organ solo and M. G.

M. silent news will complete the This feature film will be supple mented with an "Oswald, The Lucky Rabbit" cartoon, synchronized, and if -1 Pathe sound news. Last Pay Check YOUNG LOVE IN BIG CITY TO BE SEEN IN "THE MAN I LOVE" Although Saturday is usually one Qaramount ALL-TALKING Qicture of the most joyous days of the week Fox Movietone Sound News WED. "DESERT SONG" for the boys in the Lincoln theater (A Regular Dollar MeaL) We Also Serve a 35 50c Va m-m mi Wlttl? Ana bill. Beginning with a midnight show last night, Dick Arlen and Mary I Brian in "The Man I Love" opened a three-day engagement in the Em press theater.

This film is an all-talkie, and tells the story of a couple of youngsters much in love, who go to New York to seek for band, yesterday was not so welcome. Each member of the gang received his pay the feature which usually makes for smiles and good feelings on Saturday. But around the edge of each envelop which enclosed the week's wages, was a heavy and very black line, for it was the last money the boys will get for many weeks to come. The Lincoln has gor.e "sound" for the summer and has given Billy Call and his cohorts a "vacation" until some time in September. DAN DENUFRIO WILL PLAY LINCOLN SQUARE ORGAN THIS SUMMER tune.

Although they are married, the temptations of the city lead the boy astray and adventures follow in rapid succession until he and his You Axe ALWAYS Welcome at The Nightingale (TO EAT AND HAVE FUN) Located on South Lake Shore Drive at Lost Bridge Plenty of Parking Space Electric Phonograph wife meet again. (fij i (rP Continuous Daily I DINNER fifeH Matinee InZ 15c, 40c 1 I WE SERVE STEAKS I 1 1 1 1 IT S. OV 1 STARTING CHOPS AND SHORT L2l lJ LJ UaJ KS TODAY ORDERS 1 i IT TOUCHES THE HEART AND 1 ChOCOlate tickles the funny-bone! Clavc- 4 WHEN "two hearts beat as one. That's romance! SilOP R'I -fSifl When t11 hearts start beating as onel That's IKC. WW 8 85 1 JIa'SS' drama! There's romance, drama, youth, laughter, I If love and excitement in this delightful all-talking en-jS Hear Richard Arlen make love! Hear I i I -1' Mary Brian sing! Continuous Daily 1 to 11 III 1 Dick and Mary are supported by an excellent cast including Bacia- nova, Harry Green and Jack Oakie, both of whom were laughs in "Close Harmony," and other screen nota A Perfect Skin free from wrinkles.saggingf musclesflabby skin and 'C enlarged poresthisway Here is a cnick.

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Chernofl A A Astringent Pleach. A htile patted mm face ani neck brins vwtant and amazins clearness and llnnness cf acd muscles. Tb hrTe becomes nre nf youth the skin is smoothed and cleared jou can know true bca.u;j by trying 1U bles. The short subjects are to include Dan DeNufrio, who has been in the Lincoln theater orchestra an all-talking Christie comedy. Meet the Missus," a special syn since the opening of vaudeville last year, will be associate organist Complete Fountain Service chronized number, and MGM silent news.

there until the orchestra is put back Chicken Dinners in September. Mr. DeNufrio before coming to WIND PROOF COATS ARE DESIGNED FOR HOLLYWOOD MIKES Decatur, held positions in a number of theaters both with orchestras and playing the organ. Mrs. Emil Fox will continue as the other organist in the Lincoln.

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I 4. Ill I Men's Suits Cleaned and Pressed been designed by the sound experts at the Paramount studios to meet Astringent olSbleach I PHONE 2-0587 I vc laffsitfgg iT I PROMPT SERVICE I I I I 1 9 this emergency. They were used thei tHERNOf EEAUTV PPOOuqS.WC.CIWCINNATl.OHIO first time and with perfect results during the recording and filming of street scenes for "Woman Trap," in which Hal Skelly, Evelyn Brent and Chester Morris are featured. Stepin Fetchit's bride-to-be is revealed as Dorothy Stevenson "a good cook and regular church attendant," as he informs his co-work-ers on the Fox lot. Ladies' Plain Dresses Cleaned and Pressed Own Plant HZJrJjAiif MNfI I I XT I law i tv Xi-itrLsr mm mm uMiiir i mm--i zurvt i aw -miar mm rmmm na mm.

tontiuai.us 1:30 to 11:00 M. J.ON fOASKV in "Laugh Clown Laugh" A drama of a hnmac Ski ill aader i Clown tnotlry also PIXO LAVE in "ONLY ME and KpiMxia 'o. 7 Fire l)rtctive Fahlca An KxTra Good Miotr All ThruusU 10 and 20c Phone 2-1 440 HARRY GREEN JACK OAKIE DANCE! DANCE! wmT MUELLER Cleaning and Dyeing Co. ion flJ She laughed at Life- a u. uuurauu mocked, at love defied the world And then menaced by roaring flames, struggling in a fierce maelstrom of rioting girls she found love and the truth! COMEDY Toots And Casper In "His Wifes Secrets" SPORTS OF ALL NATIONS COLOR CLASSIC NEWS EVENTS ALL TALKING CHRISTIE COMEDY "MEET THE MISSUS' CRESCENT MATINF.F OPEN 1:30 P.

M. BHi DOI BI.E SHOW "Sin Town" with ELINOK FAIR HtfcH ALLEN BR1 'Reilly of the Rainbow Division" with An All Mar I'aot also Dustrr Broun Comedy and Sportlich CHICHESTER PILLS THE DIAMOND BBUiO. A MOOSE COUNTRY CLUB TONIGHT 8:30 P. M. LEE H01V1EBR00K AND HIS ORCHESTRA ADMISSION, 10c DANCING, 10c Ladleal Ask Dracxlst for a CbUkW F1IU In B.4 ud b.ld oiralllcM bois, soled ttb Blua Rlbboa.

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