THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, Interesti Pen Impressions of the Coming At- tractions on . . . ew Martin | "The Man Wht Laughs has at ast . "The Man Laughs," has at last been made into a motion picture. + With infinite effort and at great ex- "pense, the Universal Pictures Cor- poration has translated the stirring story of early English court intrigue _ into a super-production that mirrors | Hugo's unusual and colorful charac- ters and events in pping scenes. Manager Marks of the New Martin Theatre has just completed arrange- ments for presenting this Universal- } Hugo masterpiece to local moving * picture fans and Victor Hugo en= * thusiasts. It will open at the New Martin Theatre on Monday. The filming of "The Man Who Laughs" was sponsored by Carl Laemmle, the same motion picture impresario who brought Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" to the screen. The same producer was in- strumental in presenting the French- made "Les Miserables" to American screen lovers. Those two photo- dramas have become screen classics. The new Hugo rendition is expected to be even more of a success, not only with Victor Hugo readers, but with all lovers of gripping drama and colorful romance. oh Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin lay the leading roles in "The Man ho Laughs." Veidt is one of the most famous screen stars of Europe. He was brought to America primar- ily to play the role of Gwynplaine, the Man Who Laughs, in this pic- ture. Miss Philbin is the beautiful girl of such pictures as "Merry Go Round," "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Drums of Love" In "The Man Who Laughs," she is Dea, Hugo's blind and lovely heroine. A DOUBLE ALLOWANCE Doctor--Do you adhere to "my rules in regard to drinking? Patient--Yes. Six glasses a day. "But I limited you to three!" "I know. But another doctor also allows me three." SOILED A mother who had been explaining the meaning of "turning over a new leaf" to her small son found him teasing his little sister. "Bobbie," she said, reproachfully, "] thought you were going to turn over a new leaf?" "So I did, mummy, but it got crumpled!" . SURE SIGN "How's Brown doing in the hos- pital 2" : "Fairly. well, but I don't think he will be out as soon as expected. "How did you find out--did you see the doctor?" "Nb, I saw his nurse." » = Who's Who and What's What in the Amusement Al Jolson in "Th e Jazz Singer" Coming to Regent on Monday "The Jazz Singer" a Big Trumph Warner Bros' supreme triumph, Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer," is coming to the Regent Theatre, Jolson in his first motion picture outclasses even his spectacu- lar record as a king of jazz, The story is that of a Jewish boy who ran away from an orthodox home to conquer Broadway, - At the pinnacle of success he is confronted with the problem of return- ing to appear in the synago- gue in place: of his dying father or staying to win the lady and the praise of the world, The splendid cast is headed by May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Bes- serer and Otto Ledered. Al Cohn wrote-the scenario. The play is based on Samson Raphaelson's success, Alan Crosland directed, Al Jolson and "The Jazz Singer--"two wonders not to be missed. Now and then along comes a moving picture that is out of the or- dinary and distinctly worth while. Such a picture is Al Jolson's "The Jazz Singer," which will come Monday at the Regent Theatre. This is the great musical come- dy star's first appearance in the movies! And it is his gratest hit. The effect of his presence is vol- canic, emotional in the extreme, moving audiesces to frantic ap- plause and tears and laughter. "The Jazz Singer" s the story of Jolson's own life, for he, too, like the Jack Robin of the play, ran away from an orthodox home when a boy to follow the lure of the stage, and like Jack, won fame and fortune on Broadway, When on the heights the boy's soul is torn between love for the stage and for the woman of the stage, who has made possible his success and love for the humble parents whose hearts still long for his return. The cast is worthy of the star which is saying a grat deal. Dainty May McAvoy plays brilliant for 3 Days Only! The King of Entertainers! In A Performance You'll Never Forget! bj 4 Big i UPPER LEFT--Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin who are ! starring in the famous production coming to the New Martin Theatre on Monday, "The Man Who Laughs." Cen- | tre, left to right: Conrad Veidt, Al Jolson and Eugenie Vesserer in a scene from ', The Jazz Singer," showing for | the first time in Oshawa on Monday at The Regent The- || atre. The next picture is one of Al Jolson in one of his characteristic poses singing 'My Mammy." Lower right: Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin are Re x AE TR in "The Man Who Laughs." FRR MURDER CHARGE ! PREFERRED AGAINST | TWO OF GANGSTERS Chicago, Ills., Mar. 2. -- Two members of 'Scarface Al" Ca- pone's gang were in custody last night facing formal charges of murder in connection with the ex- ecution of seven members of the rival gang headed by George "Bugs" Moran two weeks ago. Two other men were held as ac- cessories after the fact of murder, and Capone himself was served with a federal subpoena at Miami Beach, Fla., ordering his appear- ance before a federal grand jury here March 12, With these developments police, who have chased theories and slim clues, building up ana knock- ing down one solution after anoth- er, said they now knew who invad- ed the north side garage on St. Val- entine's day, lined up seven mem- bers of Moran's gang and shot them to death, ly the part of the toe dancing lady who changed the course of his life. _Warner Oland gives a magnificent portrayal of the fath- er, for whose sake he returns to the Ghetto in the hour of his tri- umph. Others in the cast are Eugenie Besserer as the mother, Otto Leder- r as the importunate Uncle Moisha, Bobbie Gordon as the jazz singer when a child, Richard Tucker, Nat Carr , William Demarest, Anders Randolph and Will Walling. Al Cohen wrote the scenario from the successful Samuel Raphaelson play. Alan Crosland's direction is worthy of his great name. See Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer." Powerful Story By Victor Hugo "The Man Who Laughs," Universal's = super-production of the immortal Victor Hugo - novel which is to be at the New Martin Theatre i the same time, one most powerful dramas executed as well as the most lavish unparalleled depiction of Eighteenth Century atmos- phere ever presented on the screen. Mary Philbin and Conrad Veidt, are co-starred while the supporting cast in- cludes Olga Baclanova, Jose- phine Crowell, Brandon Hurst, George Siegmann, Cesare Gravina and Stuart Holmes. Paul Leni directed the film which was under the production - supervision of Paul Kohner, I CAUGHT IN FLOODED CELLAR LAD SAVED FROM DROWNING London, Ont., Mar. 2.--In peril of drowning when caught in the sticky mud of a abandoned cellar, the four-year-old son of Mrs. George Griffin, 14 Hope street, was rescued by Miss M. Tebbutt, 294 Dufferin avenue, last night, The lad had been playing in almost two feet of water and was almost overcome by his efforts to extri- cate himself when Miss Tebbutt heard his cries for help. . - Bitsof Humor - SARCASM Shop Assistant (pointing to a row of chickens)--"This chicken, ma'am?" Customer--No, "This one?" "No." "This one?" "Well, let me know when I'm get- ting warm." Dd £%, | E08 7 PR Pious Auntie: Now, Chester, if your mother gave you a large apple and a 'small one, and told you to divide with your brother, which would you give him? Chester: Do you mean my big bro- ther or my little one ?--Life. QUEEN ANNE PERIOD GOWN COST MOVIE COMPANY $2000 The most expensive and the least used costume ever worn in a_ motion picture was used by Mary Philbin in "The Man Who Laughs' which will open at the New Martin Theatre on Monday. it is a beautiful gown . such as was worn by the aristocracy in England more than 200 years ago. IL cost $2,000 to make, exclusive of all jewels which were re- claimed after its use. Miss Philbin wore the gown in one brief '"'vision' sequence. Conrad Velidt is co-starred with Miss Philbin in this $1,500,000 photoplay ver- sion of the Victor Hugo classic which was directed by Paul Leni. EVEN IN ONTARIO Teacher--Have you heard of Julius Caesar? "What do you think he would be doing now if he were alive?" "Drawing the old-age pension, sir," --Ottawa Citizen, ACCORDING TO THE BOOK During the history lesson the teacher asked a question of the most backward girl. "What do you know of Margaret of Anjou?" The backward pupil had not paid very much attention to the lesson. "She was very fat," was the only thing she could think of. This surprised the teacher, and she sked for the girl's authority. #It's in the book," came the an- swer brightly. "'Among Henry's stoutest support- ers was Margaret of Anjou.' ""--Chat- ham News, WHY THE CAMEL HAS THE HUMP An elderly man approached one of the attendants in the traveling men- agerie. "Can you tell me what that hump on the camel's back is for?" he asked. The keeper scratched his ear. "What it's for?" he murmured. "Yes; what use has it?" "Well, it's pretty useful, sir. The old camel wouldn't be much use with- out it, you know." "But why not?" . "Why not!" exclaimed the keeper in surprise. "Well, you don't sup- pose 'people would pay to see 'im if 'e "adn't got an 'ump, do you?"--Tit- Bits, ONG SHOTS AND CLOSE UPS. . Emil Jannings portrays the mayor of a village in the Swiss Alps in his new Paramount starring picture, "Betrayal." Universal announges that Joseph Schildkraut has been gi star role in "The Devil," the Napoleonic play by Alfred Ere she which Conrad Veidt was supposed to play, ' Diane Ellis gave such a splendid performance in William p picture, "The Leatherneck," that Pathe wh signed her to a hii uh play important roles in a number of forthcoming productions. Miss Ellis, who is a striking blonde, was the only feninine member of the cast of the Boyd feature. "Big Boy," Educational's clever five-year-old comedy star, has a fine comedy in "Ginger Snaps," described by many pre-view critics as his funniest fun vehicle this season. He appears as the youngster who Strives to aid his grandmother in selling home-made cookies on the street, ' - Julia Faye was selected for the last of the four leading parts' in Dynamite," «after more than fifty actresses had been tested for the role, Charles Bickford, Kay Johnson and Conrad Nagel have the other featured parts in this Cecil B. DeMille film, It will not be long before World Wide Pictures will be showing every spot of interest in Europe on the American screen. British International Pictures has just sent a company headed by Jameson Thomas, the British John Gilbert, to gay Nice to make the outdoor scenes for "Power Over Women" at that colorful spot. Conrad Veidt is hurrying to Berlin to be present at the openi of "The Man Who Laughs" in the Universum 'Theatre there. The pic ture will be shown at the New Martin Theatre, Oshawa, starting Monday, Mar, 4. The premiere was postponed in order to meet his fonverience, M7, Yuid! has concluded his arrangements with Universal y making the first talking picture ever reproduced in two lang 3 --"Erik the Great." J P A re Tenguiages GREAT MOTION PICTURE WILL SHOW AT REGENT The announcement that Warner Bros. will bring their greatest motion piec- ture success, "The Jazz Singer," s arring Al Jolson, to the Regent Theatre open- ing Monday is of prime im- portance. It is heralded as an epic of the screen and marks the 'debut of Al Jol- Son as a moving picture star, Since its opening in New York at the Warner TReatre, where its success was instan aneous, it has established a record of cap- acity audiences at every performance. The story of "The Jazz Singer" is well known, and yet, under the direction of Alan Crosland, who has treated the story in the spirit in which it was conceived, . there has been added a note of great beauty and pathos in the depiction of the rise of the son of the cantor who deserted his home to be a jazz singer, for it parallels the life story of Al Jolson himself, It is a picture which arouses . its audiences to cheers, Teacher (to child at first lesson in religion class) Who made you? made you. Child--I dinna ken, Teacher--Dear me, don't know who : Where do you live? Child--W1{' mi uncle. Teacher--And who is your uncle, | please ? | Child (triumphantly)--Dinna ken "fa my uncle is; gosh, a'body kens him. Coming Monday One of the FOUR Great Pictures of the Year/ --An Unholy Passion--Or a Love Sublime The / --AND THE GODS DE- CREED, THOUGH THEY SHOULD GO THROUGH' LIFE TO- GETHER, SHE SHOULD NEVER LOOK UPON THE FACE OF THE MAN SHE LOVED. Royal Duchess and A Grinning Clown A brilliantly act- ed drama of love and passion be- hind the throne splendid boudoir --- fascinating sets -- thrilling action --HUGO'S best, Other Attractions! TY