When Frank Mayo made 'The First Degree,' he entered a new field. Hitherto cast in melodrama of the outdoors, he principally characterized the fighting he-men type. But in 'The First Degree,' he enacted a purely emotional role. The success of this venture in emotional acting…

The Grand programme for tonight until Thursday is Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' hailed as one of the best films the diminutive star has yet appeared in. As is usual with Miss Pickford's features, the story is sentimental rather than highly dramatic.