Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1917 - Jun 1918)

X H B O R H R D Ann Murdock in "THE RICHEST GIRL" Mutual comedy-drama; five parts; published April 8 As a whole Good Story Average Star Interesting Support Adequate Settings Suitable Photography Clear "The Richest Girl," featuring Ann Murdock, provides a story of average interest. The role of Benjamine Downey gives Miss Murdock ample opportunity for a display of her charming mannerisms. Miss Murdock is first seen in a fashionable boarding school which she leaves when she finds that because of her father's wealth she is not subject to the severe rules which apply to the other pupils. She meets Paul Normand and by always placing him in apparently compromising positions she helps him lose his fiancee and his position and then winds up by winning his love. David Powell, always a pleasing actor, is especially so in his role of Paul Normand. The direction is by Albert Capellani. The story: Benjamine Downey leaves boarding school when she finds that the rules do not apply to her because of her father's wealth. While motoring, she has a blow-out and seeks refuge in the bungalow of Paul Normand, who, when Benjamine is found by his fiancee and her father, is placed in an embarrassing position, the result of which is the loss of his fiancee and position. All matters are set aright for Paul and Benjamine when Paul confesses to the girl that he loves her. Zoe Rae in "THE MAGIC EYE" Universal drama; five parts; published April 1 As a whole Poor Story . ...Inconsistent Star Poorly cast Support Fair Settings Average Photography Average "The Magic Eye" is below the standard of many "average" program features. The story is inconsistent and is told in such a manner that every bit of action can be anticipated before it is pictured on the screen. Whether or not the production can be regarded as suitable for any particular exhibitor depends upon the audiences catered to and whether or not little Zoe Rae is a favorite. For the high class, intelligent audience it is taboo. Zoe Rae is the featured star and H. A. Barrows, Claire De Brey and Charles H. Mailes appear as support. The story: Shirley is a wonderful child. She is able to detect trouble before it actually arrives. This superhuman intelligence informs her of the fact that her mother is in danger and that her father, who has been shipwrecked, is saved. It all proves true and the father arrives home in time to save his wife from Bullard, who worked for Shirley's father as agent. William Desmond in "THE MARRIAGE BUBBLE" Triangle comedy-drama; three parts; published March 31. As a whole Amusing Story ^ Well handled Star Entertaining Support Plenty Settings Faithful Photography Clear To meet the needs of exhibitors who want features of shorter length, the Triangle Company as an innovation offers "The Marriage Bubble," a three-reel comedy-drama, and "Unfaithful." a two-reel drama on the same basis as a five reel production. "The Marriage Bubble" is in three reels and features William Desmond. It is the story of a young man adicted to drink, who is supposed to marry a wealthy girl, thereby saving the family name and position. His inability to carry the honors of host, forces Alice, his sister to call in a young man the exact duplicate of her brother. The stranger acts the part very well and makes a whirlwind finish by falling in love with Alice. The picture is just long enough and contains much wholesome humor and many funny situations. "Unfaithful," a two-reel drama, features Dorothy Dalton and is well done. It tells of the wife who allows her husband to believe her unfaithful that he might attain certain literary results. The joke almost ends in a tragedy, but its outcome is both successful and happy. The story is interesting at all points. Harold Lockwood in "THE LANDLOPER" Yorke-Metro comedy-drama; five parts: published April 1. As a whole Fine Story Entertaining Star Enjoyable Support , Well selected Settings Adequate Photography Excellent 'One of the best productions of the week is "The Landloper." Harold Lockwood is, enjoyable in his role of a wealthy man who turns vagrant to win a wager. He afterwards finds that he A SCENE FROM -THE LANDLOPER" IN WHICH HAROLD LOCKWOOD STARS (Metro) enjoys the life, is able to accomplish some good and win the love of a charming young woman in the person of Pauline Curley. The story, from the book by Holman Day, has been well directed by George Irving under the supervision of Fred Balshofer. It is at all times enjoyable, combining pathos, humor and interest. The story: Upon a wager, Thornton Briston turns from his life of social gayeties and for a period of three months becomes a tramp. In his trampings he rescues Katherine Kilgour from the undesirable attentions of Richard Dodd. He also takes upon himself the care of Rose Marie, a little girl bereft of parents. The death of the little girl, caused by impure water, arouses in Briston the need for action. He is successful in overthrowing the powers of Dodd, main politician and grafter, responsible for the impure water. 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