Catalog of Pathex Motion Pictures for the Home (1926)

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62 Pathex Motion Pictures "Dance of Ancient Arabia" From Pathe Review No. M 16 One Reel $1.00 A portrayal of one of the solemn rites of the East, tracing the history of the dance to the period when it was a religious ceremony rather than a pleasurable diversion, and was expressive of the emotions of the heart. "Out of the Swim" No. M 17 Two Reels $3.50 A swimming hole, a warm spring day and two boys — wTiat's the answer? This picture, chock full of mirth and action, contains it — and a surprising one, too. '^When the Indian Dances" No. M 18 One Reel $1.75 Two Indians, from other "nations," visit an Arapahoe village. The Iroquois dances the story of the fame of his people as the chiefs sit around the fire. The Apache then performs the dance of peace and buries the symbol of war. "One of the Family" From Pathe Review No. M 19 One Reel $1.75 A wonderful guardian for the two children is a very wise old dog. This one draws their little cart, and keeps an eye on them. One day, while the dog is playing near them, the cart in which they are seated suddenly starts to roll down hill headed for the precipice. The dog catches the harness just in time to allow the children to climb out, after which the rig slips over the ledge. "Billiard Stunts" A Grantland Rice Sportlight No. M 20 One Reel $1.75 Even solid ivory can be trained! See Larry Stoutenburgh, vaudeville billiard stunt artist, make the balls do everything but talk. An exhibition of uncanny skill that will amaze you. "Matchless Fires" No. M 21 One Reel $1.75 What a picture for the boy scouts! Bill and Bob run out of matches while in the woods and proceed to make a fire by scout methods. "Sealing Wax Stunts" No. M 22 One Reel $1.00 How the thrifty housewife, with an eye to the decoration of her home, may apply this simplest of products to the embellishment of vases, lamp shades and other novelties.