Century Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland - May 14, 1923 CENTURY THEATRE News and Program Alpha Photo Eng Co. CENTURY NEWS AND PROGRAM Gen. Mngr.: THOS. D. SORIERO     House Mngr.: U. S. BRUMMEL     Edited by J. M. SHELLMAN Published weekly by the Century Theatre Company for all persons interested in moving picture topics. A copy will be mailed free to you each week if you will leave your name and address. Vol. 6          BALTIMORE, MD., MAY 14, 1923          No. 7 SORIERO OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO BALTIMORE VOCALISTS VOICES OF SINGER TO BE GIVEN TRYOUTS ON WEDNESDAYS All Applicants Will be Required to Sing Before A Committee An opportunity for vocalists of Baltimore to get the practical experience of singing with professionals at the Century is offered by Thomas D. Soriero, general manager of the Combined Whitehurst Interests, controlling the Century. Each Wednesday morning, before 11 o'clock, beginning with this week, tryouts will be given those singers who desire to obtain engagements with the company now presenting condensed versions of popular and comic operas at the Century under the direction of J. Humbird Duffey, well known tenor. Not a Contest This opportunity is not a contest. The applicants will sing before a committee and their voices will be classified and judged. Then selections will be made and those whose voices are found suitable, will be offered engagements. All applications for tryouts must be made by ail and the letters should be addressed to (Continued on Page 4) PAINTINGS COME TO LIFE IN FILM STARRING BETTY COMPSON Novel Effect Created By Herbert Brenon In New Picture Bringing paintings to life! That is the feat Herbert Brenon accomlished in filming "The Rustle of Silk," his initial Paramount picture featuring Betty Compson and Conway tearle, which comes to this Theatre soon. The producer wished to introduce a small historical retrospect into the action. For this purpose he chose tow of the loveliest of Fragonard's Louis XV paintings and literally brought them to life on the screen. Noted Art Works Ond of these paintings shows a beauty of the period reposing in a swing in an exquisite gerden of that day; the second is called "La Lecture," and pictures a young gallant of the day reading to the lady of his heart. Brenon and his scenarists developed a small play-within-a-play from these two paintings, with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle in the chief roles. Every detail of both pictures was exactly reporduced (sic) before the camera, including the formal garden and the lavish costumes. To carry out the illusion of bringing the paintings to life, the cameraman reserted (sic) to an intricate photographic process. TO BE SEEN NEXT IN "RUSTLE OF SILK" Betty Compson Betty Compson has the stellar role in "The Rustle of Silk," Herbert Brenon's first production for Paramount. In addition to being published in book form, this Cosmo Hamilton story also ran as a serial and achieved great popularity. It is full of romance and possesses a certain naive quality so far as the feminine leading role is concerned. CENTURY THEATRE NEXT WEEK CHARLES RAY IN HIS GREATEST SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT "THE GIRL I LOVED" A Filmization of the Immortal American Classic by James Whitcomb Riley A UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE PROGRAM Any information regarding performances gladly given if you will call Plaza 1172, 1173 or Calvert 3647 WEEK OF MAY 14, 1923 1 -- COMEDY 12.00, 2.00, 4.20, 6.30, and 9.05 p.m. 2 -- CENTURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA .......... Frank Rehsen, Conductor 3 -- CENTURY TOPICAL REVIEW AND MAGAZINE 12.20, 2.20, 4.45, 6.55, and 9.25 p.m. 4 -- COMIC OPERA "THE GONDOLIERS" .......... By GILBERT  & SULLIVAN Condensed and staged by J. Humbird Duffey -- Frank Rehsen, conducting "The gondoliers" or "The King of Barataria," while not as well known as other Gilbert & Sullivan operas, ranks according to most authorities, as one of the best and most melodious, if not the best composition of Sir Arthur Sullivan. We are presenting most of the music of the first act, opening with the arrival of the favorite Gondoliers, and concluding with their departure for Barataria CAST Marco Palmieri J. Humbird Duffey, Tenor lately with De Wolff Hopper Co.   Gianetta Alice McKenzie, Prima Donna lately with De Wolff Hopper Co.   Giuseppe Palmieri Leo de Hierapolis, Baritone lately with Montreal Opera Co.   Antonio Francis Tyler, Bass lately with William Wade Hinshaw, New York   Contadine:   Tessa Margaret Keever, Soprano Fiametta Mildred Robins, Soprano Vittoria Elizabeth Stidman, Soprano Giulia Phoebe Karns, Alto Loretta Cornelia Hildreth, Alto Venetian Gondoliers:   Francesco Howard Kohlenstein, Tenor Giorgio S. C. Schoeple, Tenor Ottavio Albert A. Wheeler, Bass Scene: In Venice. Date 1750 SYNOPSIS: Briefly, the story of "The Gondoliers" concerns the rightful heir to the throne of "Barataria." The Royal Prince was by the king entrusted to a foster mother for protection. Don Alhambra, Grand Inquisitor, for personal reasons implies that either Marco, or Giuseppe Palmieri, the most popular of all the Gondoliers, is the rightful heir to the throne, but which one he is not certain. The brothers agree to rul jointly upon being assured by the Grand Inquisitor that they make take with them their newly acquired wives, and the first act closes with their departure for their Island Crown. The 2nd act is occupied chiefly with the ludicrous efforts of the Gondoliers in affairs of state and court etiquette, ending with the foster mother producing the rightful heir to the throne. 2.30, 7.15 and 9.35 P.M. 5 -- THOMAS MEIGHAN IN "THE NE'ER DO WELL" .......... A Paramount Picture Adapted to the screen by Louis Stevens from the widely read novel by Rex Beach. Directed by Alfred Green. 12.55, 3.00, 5.00, 7.40 and 10.05 P.M. THE CAST Kirk Anthony Thomas Meighan Chiquita Lila Lee Edith Cortlandt Gertrude Astor Stephen Cortlandt John Miltern Andres Garavel Gus Weinberg Ramon Alfarez Sid Smith Clifford George O'Brien Allen Allan Jules Cowles Runnels Laurance Wheat PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE PARKWAY NOW PLAYING RUPERT HUGHES GREATEST PRODUCTION "GIMME!" with Helene Chadwick, Gaston Glass, H. B. Walthall and Eleanor Boardman The original owner of this program wrote at the bottom, "Belle & I went, Friday, May 18th, 1923" -- Bruce CENTURY NEWS AND PROGRAM EXPLAINS HOW ACTORS REHEARSE HERBERT BRENON USES EUROPEAN METHOD FOR FILMING The usual procedure of a motion picture company is to rehearse each scene before it is made. The story is not rehearsed all at one time, as in the case of a theatrical production, because it is made piecemeal, all the scenes in a fiven locality or set being made at one time and put in their proper place in the story when the film is completed. Brenon's Way Herbert Brenon, a Paramount director, who has recently returned from Europe, follows the European system of doing related scenes as rapidly as possible so that the players get into the spirit of the story. He demonstrated his system recently while making "The Rustle of Silk" at the Paramount West Coast Studio, and other directors displayed great interest in it. After the Show Atop o'the Century Go! Music     Dancing     Revue REALIZES PART OF AMBITION IN PICTURE Marion Davies Marion Davies says that when she was a little girl she used to cherish an ambition to study law and that she dreamed night and day of saving men, women and children by her daring oratory. She has a chance to realize a part of this ambition in her Cosmopolitan picture "Little Old New York" which will be the opening attraction at the new Cosmopolitan Theatre New York City. "A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE" STARTED BY JACK HOLT Immediately upon completion of his featured role in "The Cheat," starring Pola Negri, Jack Holt plunged last week into the starring rol in "A Gentleman of Leisure," a Paramoun tpicture directed by Joseph Henabery. The story was adapted to the screen by L. W. Coldeway for the play by John Stapleton and P. G. Wodehouse. Sigrid Holmquist, Swedish actress recently signed to a long-term contract to appear in Paramount pictures, has been assigned the leading geminine role. OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BALTIMORE SINGERS (Continued from page 2) the Tryout Manager, Century Theatre. Next week another opera from the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire, "The Mikado," will be offered. The same cast will portray the roles in this opera that sand the roles in "Chimes of Normandy," last week. CENTURY ROOF NOW PLAYING ENTIRE NEW SHOW "SO THIS IS PARIS" A MERRY MUSICAL MELANGE PRESENTED BY TENNER & WEINGARDEN NEW COSTUMES     NEW PRINCIPALS Dance music That Thrills by Century Roof Syncopators Service A La Carte          Show Starts at 8 P.M. FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS PHONE PLAZA 1172 A BRILLIANT CAST JOE TENNER Formerly with Ziegfield Frolic MURIEL DEVINE Noted Prima Donna MELI JOSELYN Graceful Oriental Dancer NEW THEATRE NOW PLAYING "BRASS" ADAPTED FROM THE FAMOUS NOVEL BY CHARLES G. NORRIS Acted By a Wonderful Cast Including MONTE BLUE     MARIE PREVOST     HARRY MYERS IRENE RICH     FRANK KEENAN     HELEN FERGUSON MISS DU PONT and PAT O'MALLEY HOUSE INFORMATION Ladies Retiring Rooms are located on the Mezzanine Floor and the left of the Main Floor Foyer. Maid in attendance. Men's Smoking Room located on the Mezzanine Floor. Ice Filtered Water in Ladies' Rooms on "Mezzanine and in Men's Smoking Room. Doctors or other patrons who anticipate being called during the performance will kindly leave their seat location with the head usher. Patrons are entitled to prompt, efficient and courteous service. Payment of gratuities to ushers, or other employes, (sic) is unnecessary. Patrons are asked to report any employd (sic) guilty of inattention or discourtesy. More Information on the Century Theatre... The Century Theatre at CinemaTreasures.org Last Modified April 26, 2025