Cinema News and Property Gazette (1913)

January i, 1913. FILMS. Supplement to THE CINEMA. 87 THE CHARLES URBAN TRADING CO., LTD., W ardour Street, W. Phi me Central _$ 1 1 s . Releasing: ECLIPSE-RADIOS Films. " A RK1) MAN'S CONSCIEN< E." (Urban.) Morning Star,'' the only daughter of White Eagle, is betrothed to a young warrior "Red Horse." Their happiness arouses the hatred oi "White Hear," who wanted Morning Star for his squaw. One evening the latter goes to meet her lover on the banks of Black River. White Bear, however, is there first, and, seizing his hapless victim, he places her in his canoe and sends it down the swift current. Gaily Red Horse makes his way to the rendezvous, he coo-ees, but can get no answer. On the soft soil he notices signs of a struggle, and fancies he can hear stifled screams. Dashing through the undergrowth in the direction of the sounds, he sees White Hear push off the canoe with its helpless burden. The two rivals face each other sullenly. White Hear has carried out his plan, and Morning Star will now be nobody's bride; the rapids will soon claim her for a victim. Red Horse makes a movement to follow the canoe, but White Hear seizes his knife and strikes him savagely. Red Horse falls on the bank wounded, and Wrhite Bear plunges into the river. For a moment Red Horse is motionless; then, summoning all his great strength, he follows White Bear. Swimming rapidly, he soon overtakes his rival, and a furious struggle takes place in mid-stream. The Great Spirit strengths the arm of Red Horse, and he wounds White Hear mortally, and with long strokes strives to overtake the canoe. ' Almost on the brink of the falls he is successful, and, towing it to the bank, carries Morning Star home in his arms. Meanwhile, White Hear, rescued by two of the tribe, with his dying breath denounces Red Horse as his murderer. Next day a council of old warriors is held in the tent of the Chief " White Eagle." .He who takes the life of a brother must give up his own. Red Horse is condemned to die, but a year is given him before his spirit must join the shadows of the departed. When night falls, his heart filled with bitterness, Red Horse leaves the village, bidding Morning Star a silent farewell as she lies sleeping at the door of her tent. At this time civil war is going on between the pale faces. Red Horse rides all night, heedless of the direction he takes — in the morning he finds himself close to the camp of the Northern Army. Hoping to meet an honourable death on the battlefield, the Indian offers his services as a scout. After some difficulty he persuades the officer to accept his services. Taking advantage of a short spell of peace, General W. Sheridan decides to cut off the advance of the enemy effectually by blowing up a bridge which spans the Wolf's Leap. It is necessary to act quickly, as the enemy are advancing with all speed. The General asks for a volunteer who will risk his life on this perilous mission. Red Horse offers to perform the deed, and soon after rides off with the dynamite. Galloping through the ravines and over terrible country, the brave Indian plays with death. Reaching the bridge in safety, he places the dynamite, lights a fuse, and in a few minutes the explosion o< successfully demolishing the bridge over the yawning chasm. Red Horse turns his horse, and starts on his return journey. He has been observed by the enemy, and bullets hiss around him, but Ins appears to be a charmed life, and he reaches the camp exhausted, but unhurt. He has obeyed orders. The Indian warrior is presented with a war horse as a reward for his bravery. His spirits revive in the rays of glory, and as the war continues he is always to be found in the front ranks. Om evening as he is sleeping he dreams that the Great Spirit appears to him, warning him that the year of grace is nearly over, lie hears again the decree : In a year your spirit must join tho shadows of the departed. He rises, and, putting on his headdress of eagle's feathers, he mounts his horse, and return to the village to fulfil his destiny. Morning Star, at her tent sees him approach, and runs to greet him. Sadly he explains to her that he has only returned to die, but she comforts him as if he were a weary child, and whispers of her undying love. She is filled with joy at the return of her lover, but accepts without question his terrible fate. She accompanies him to the tent of the Council, where the warriors are seated as before administering justice. It is the day of expiation. Red Horse is ready to make amends, but Morning Star throws her arms around him and demands to die with him. Gently he stn dissuade her from the sacrifice, but she is determined to follow her lover to death. The warriors, unmoved, give their consent, and Red Horse and Morning Star, hand in hand, turn towards the funeral pyre in the prairie. The flames leap up, the wood cracks, and clouds of smoke ascend. Calmly and without fear the lovers take their position wrapped in each other's arms. . . . And these two brave and loving souls take flight " To the islands of the Blessed, To the Land of the Hereafter." "A DANCER'S DREAM." (Urban.) Phyllis goes to a fancy dress ball as a Swiss maid. She looks charming in her picturesque costume, and has a splendid time dancing every dance. When it is over, Phyllis is loth to go home. On arriving, she throws herself on a couch to think over the successful evening, and falls asleep. Presently she dreams, and, rising from the couch, commences to dance. The scene changes to a Swiss village. Phyllis still dances — her costume changes to that of a coon, arid the style of her dancing changes to match. Next she gives a spring, and descends as a ballet dancer, pirouetting around on her toes. She again changes to Salome, the scene being in keeping. Several other magical happenings follow on, and at length Phyllis in her excitement falls off the couch, knocking over a chair and rousing her parents, who think burglars are in. Later we see Phyllis sleeping, and round her pillow hover dancers of every kind, while notes and chords whizz like lightning between them. Reprints of Articles or Adverts, in "The Cinema" can be supplied within 24 hours if order received : on day of publication. :