oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-24

PAGE EIGHT "ASHES OF VENGEANCE" IN EVERY SENSE SUPERB PHOTO PRODUCTION Norma Talmadge in "Ashes of Vengeance." In presenting Norma Talmadge in "Ashes of Vengeance," the superb production which opened the regular Sunday and Monday engagement at the California theatre yesterday, Joseph M. Schenck base given the screen a "bigger and better" picture—an excellent play, well acted and magnificently staged. The film is historical romance, but it is unique in that the characters are human and appealing, while no liberties are taken with history. It is unique, too, in that though the backgrounds are the latest word in gigantic and picturesque setting, not for once do the backgrounds obtrude upon the story. The magnificent settings are there because the locale of the story is faithfully reproduced. The thousands of extras sweep across the scenes in those massive settings in incidents related to the story. There is an abundance of fads and of the To what, pray, will fancy turn now? Having delightful changes in coat and footwear, design set about supplying a that will add greatly smartness of the new wardrobe. Rarely ever accessories promised to be an important part. This is especially choices to the woman who secretly planning to reel of last season's costume novations. With clever plus a new hat, modish shoes and gloves harm perhaps a soutoir that Chinese in design and it is certain anyone can trig and well-dressed. New Kid Gloves There is a decided vot glove with turnback cut straight or flared, with —perhaps in pastel tone tan range of colors inclu The film is historical romance, but it is unique in that the characters are human and appealing, while no liberties are taken with history. It is unique, too, in that though the backgrounds are the latest word in gigantic and picturesque setting, not for once do the backgrounds obtrude upon the story. The magnificent settings are there because the locale of the story is faithfully reproduced. The thousands of extras sweep across the scenes in those massive settings in incidents related to the story. There is an abundance of clashing swords, slashed, doublets, court beauties, swaggering horsemen—but it is the story, a moving, heart-appealing story, which is preeminent. It is the story of a love that conquers pride and hereditary hate, telling of a Hugenot noble, Rupert de Vrieac (Conway Tearle) who, to save the life of his sweetheart, becomes slave of his hereditary enemy, Comte de la Roche, for five years, and who is made to feel his lowly position by the haughty sister of this enemy, Yoeland de Breux (Norma Talmadge). He saves her invalid sister from the attack of a wolf, and later saves her from maddened soldiers who seek the life of the despicable Duc de Tours (Wallace Beery), whom she shields in her uncle's castle. Romance buds, but Yoeland resists the call of her heart, ever reminding herself of Rupert's former sweetheart. But later she learns that this lady had proved faithful, and secures the release of Rupert from his obligation. This is the briefest of brief sketches of the plot. It moves rapidly through numerous dramatic situations to the sweeping away of an old family feud in a noble love. Norma Talmadge plays the complex part of the adamant aristeocrat with conviction and appeal. Conway Tearle and Wallace Beery, in strongly contrasting roles, give exceptional performances in support of the star—a wonderful team, those three. Courtenay Foote is capable as la Roche. Josephine Crowell's Catherine de Medici, and de Beranger's Charles IX, are noteworthy portrayals. Frank Lloyd, capable director of "Ashes of Vengeanace," is to be roundly commended for the excellence of the production. He has held it in splendid balance throughout. "Chief Yowlache," the remarkable Indian baritone, has been charming his audiences at the California with his wonderful voice. Patrons of the California have said that his sipping is alone worth the price of admission. SIMPLE LINES ADD DISTINCTIVE TONE "Chief Yowlache," the remarkable Indian baritone, has been charming his audiences at the California with his wonderful voice. Patrons of the California have said that his singing is alone worth the price of admission. SIMPLE LINES ADD DISTINCTIVE TONE Simple, flowing lines are not only artistic, but they have an air of style—distinction—that is the be-well-dressed woman. And the alpha and omega of the added distinction given by an all white costume reminds one of the perennial appeal that white has to all ages of women. And not only does it appeal, but justly so, seldom disappointing, as it is the most generally becoming shade to the feminine person from babyhood to old age. One striking gown can be made along almost Grecian lines. It falls straight and slim from the shoulder with a semi-train in the back and two bands of crystal beads placed very low about the hips. This same banding forms the shoulder straps which continue down to meet the hip bands. The same trimming tops the bodice, forming straps across the upper arm. For the woman who has to economize in her clothes—and few of us do not—a white evening quite as much so as black. It may be worn on a number of occasions without one's feeling too conspicuous. While it soils easily it is easily cleaned and may be worn several times without cleaning, barring unusual accidents. Then, in case one wishes to alter it can be combined with any other color without a clash, and at the last, it is easily dyed and reappears as an entirely new costume to be worn until the rag-bag stage is reached. In fact, where one can only have, say, two evening gowns, a black and a white would be a very good choice. Very few things can be rubbed through the unbroken skin. As a matter of fact God put sking on men and bananas to protect men and bananas." Fads and Fancies of the Hour To what, pray, will Milady's fancy turn now? Having evoked delightful changes in frock and coat and footwear, designers have set about supplying accessories that will add greatly to the smartness of the new Spring wardrobe. Rarely ever have accessories promised to play such an important part. This is especially cheerful tidings to the woman who has been secretly planning to retain part of last season's costumes with innovations. With clever touches plus a new hat, modish small shoes and gloves harmonizing; perhaps a soutoir that is vividly Chinese in design and coloring, it is certain anyone can pear trig and well-dressed. New Kid Gloves There is a decided vote for the glove with turnback cuff, either straight or flared, with stitching—perhaps in pastel tones. The tan range of colors including bark, airedale, lariat, beige and mode are leaders. Black and white is much used. Suede and glaze are equally popular; the short cuff, above all is the most important style note. The chic costume will receive its final alluring note this season—often the one diverse color tone—from the soutoir, bracelets or earrings Milady may choose. This season they will correspond to the comb she sponsors for the more formal occasion. These combs come in a host of eccentric shapes and designs. Scarcely a smart shop that does not feature parasol imports for Southern wear and always displayed in conjunction with sports apparel. Wooden handles finished with imitation ivory are popular. One notes an interesting diversity in the fabrics—allover floral effects on cretonnes, hand-blocked ginghamms showing stripes of colored checks and silk-lined velours. There is a parasol for every costume and one can well understand their popularity. Every woman can picture the advantage of a leisurely stroll on the beach with one of these daintily fashioned, festive, parasols poised carelessly above a smart sports suit or filmy, soft afternoon frock. Headbands for Spring Although the bandeau seems to be losing its popularity because of the ever-increasing tendency for bobbed colfures—it comes back this Spring in many pleasing new styles. The vogue for the high comb as well as the bandeau presupposes that at least for the formal occasion the ultra-smart woman must again revert to her former elaborate colfure. Paris sponsors headbands of cut steel and in charming, dainty patterns. The fan, large or small, is also here again. This time fashioned of real laces, sequins and occasionally of metal laces. Fifty-four per cent of the 140,000 electric ranges in use in American homes are declared to be located west of the Rockies. About 6000 communities in the United States now have special rates for electric current used for cooking. Is Ram The well dressed a gay bird, indeed, at least in aspect are a basis of such his neckwear, his shirts, his golf handkerchiefs—all this season to tone—we might almost ancy. DIRECTION WEST COAST THEATRES INC. CALIFORNIA TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY SHOWING Spring Fashion Show Deluxe Presenting the Season's Most Advanced Styles in Feminine Wearing Apparel Presentations from the following Anaheim Merchants: McDONALD'S SHOPPE SEBASTIAN BROS. MARY MILLERICK SHOP THE S. Q. R. STORE J. C. PENNEY & CO. FREDA'S HAT SHOP Stage Furniture courtesy The Stroup-Barnes Furniture Co. HUNT & TELLAM Production Staged by Miss Elise Schuyler Stage Floral Decoration from The Flower Shop 119 No. Los Angeles On the Screen—A Reginald Barker Production “Pleasure Mad” A drama of Love and Luxury—with accent on the Love— From Blanche Upright's novel, "The Valley of Content," with MARY ALDEN HUNTLEY GORDON NORMA SHEARER WM. COLLIER, JR. MUSICAL FEATURES ON THE STAGE: ADRIAN McDOWELL'S DIXIE SYNCOPATERS Courtesy Perluss Dancing Academy Playing the Feature: ARCH FRITZ AT THE WURLITZER Theatre Flowers courtesy The Flower Shop, 119 N. Los Angeles SUPPLEMENT Monday, March 24, 1924 COLOR Is Rampant Again In Men's Haberdashery The well dressed man is to be a gay bird, indeed, this season—at least in aspect if high color: are a basis of such expression. In his neckwear, his hosiery, his shirts, his golf attire and his handkerchiefs—all are attuned this season to tones of brilliancy—we might almost say flamboyancy. trarily. Foulards have the call and these offer a new note in the patternings as well as colors this spring. Instead of a predominance in neckwear especially bright colors are prescribed most arbi- of floral effects as heretofore in this class of neckwear the designs run more to figures—convention-treatments and small geometrical designs of block effects, cubist motifs. These ties are not cut quite as flowing as in previous seasons and yet are ample in both knot and ends. The colors are bright—more or less solid in foundation colors but the designing patterns are in bright reds, yellows, greens, purples, lavenders and some pastel shades. There is much of the Oriental tones that have become so popular in women's dress silks that will also be found in the neckwear for men. Knit Ties Are Liked Knit ties are again asserting themselves in most elaborate patterns—some so profusely interwoven with color that it is almost impossible to identify them as being of knitted weaves. These ties also lean much toward the brighter effects in very much involved mixtures or bold bias stripings. Next to these come the grenadines following in pattern effect the same trend as noted in the knit ties. Crinkly crepes are another new fabric that will find much favor as most stunning patterns have been developed in this character of tie. In fact it is an- Deluxe styles CO. AT SHOP Floral Decorations from the Flower Shop 19 No. Los Angeles "It's novel, 'The tent,' with ALDEN BLEY GORDON A SHEARER COLLIER, JR. Some of these shirts will also be seen in solid tones, of which the new "powder blue" is considered to be the faddish thing. To this we add the lighter pastel tones of soft tan, orchid, coral, hello, pale green and cream. These effects will appear even stronger in the soft collar attached shirts as the season advances into the summer season and sport period. Plain white, too, will begin to evidence itself about this time. These plain white shirts will be large in self pattern effects of madras corded stripes, jaquards and broadcloths. In the patterned shirts neat stripes have the call. These are collarless and many will be worn with new wing collar of laundered finish rather than the semi-soft which will retire somewhat during the early spring and be revived when summer comes and its comfort giving properties will make their appeal. In these semi-soft collars many pique patterns are shown, but they are in the nature of a venture and their popularity is yet to be tested. With the wing collars there is a tendency to return the bat wing ties and there is a strong indication that these hows will be widely worn. If the wing collar makes terns—some so profusely interwoven with color that it is almost impossible to identify them as being of knitted weaves. These ties also lean much toward the brighter effects in very much involved mixtures or bold bias stripings. Next to these come the grendines following in pattern effect the same trend as noted in the knit ties. Crinkly crepes are another new fabric that will find much favor as most stunning patterns have been developed in this character of tie. In fact it is anticipated as the season romps along into summer that the four lards and these crepes will pretty much dominate the vogue. Flat or cut silks and mogadors will always find adherents and there will be no scarcity of these fabrics for those that prefer them, but in the main the man who knows his fashion guide will adopt the things we have emphasized above as the high lights of the season's neckwear styles. In shirts the outstanding departure of the season is the collar-to-match shirt. Not the soft collar, nor even the attached collar as in the late seasons, but a stiff laundered collar with verey intricate patternings of checks, cross stripes and even gingham motifs such as are sometimes seen in women's wash dresses. These, of course, are for early spring, as when the hot weather comes men will hardly burden themselves with laundered collars except for evening dress wear. Shirts in Solid Tones Some of these shirts will also be seen in solid tones, of which the new "powder blue" is considered to be the faddish thing. To this we add the lighter pastel tones of soft tan, orchid, coral, hello, pale green and cream. These effects will appear even stronger in the soft collar attached shirts as the season advances into the summer season and sport period. Plain white, too, will begin to evidence itself about this time. These plain white shirts will be large in self pattern effects of madras corded stripes, jaquards and broadcloths. In the patterned shirts neat stripes have the call. These are collarless and many will be worn with new wing collar of laundered finish rather than the semi-soft which will retire somewhat during the early spring and be revived when summer comes and its comfort giving properties will make their appeal. In these semi-soft collars many pique patterns are shown, but they are in the nature of a venture and their popularity is yet to be tested. With the wing collars there is a tendency to return the bat wing ties and there is a strong indication that these hows will be widely worn. If the wing collar makes with new wing collar of laundered finish rather than the semi-soff which will retire somewhat during the early spring and be revived when summer comes and its comfort giving properties will make their appeal. In these semi-soft collars many pique patterns are shown, but they are in the nature of a venture and their popularity is yet to be tested. With the wing collars there is a tendency to return the bat wing ties and there is a strong indication that these loops will be widely worn, if the wing collar makes good the promise it reflected in the east during recent months. Even Color in Hosiery Hosiery is not to be the least of the color notes in a man's attire this season. While the fine plain color lisles and silks will always be in the lead this season the younger men are turning with no indecision to very fancy effects—both stripes, characterful mixtures and even outlandish blocked and checked patterns of the character of Scotch golf hose. These will be most in worsteds and the softer fabrics while the silk hose will run to stripes and neat embroidered treatments. Golf hose will run a very riot of color and design in wool, worsted, light silk and camel's hair or brush-up textures. Gloves in the lighter shades are preferred for spring. Bucks, chamois and mochas vie with the capeskins. Handkerchiefs evidence much color in borders and allover treatments. Silk Belts Coming In A novelty venture of the season is the silk belts in hatband colors and patterns. Leathers, however, will be more commonly worn with ornamental buckles, initiated and monogrammed effects and the new beltogram. There is a very strenuous effort being made in some quarters to return the use of suspenders and this is meeting with some noticeable approval among well-dressed men who contend that only suspenders will hold the fuller, longer trousers with a proper set. Oh, would I were thin, For fat's my offense! When you double a chin, You double expense.