Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1918)

EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY Secretary of the Navy Daniels, as well as Edwin N. Hurley and Charles W. Schwab, who are in direct charge of the shipbuilding program. The latter are shown inspecting ships and addressing hundreds of workers. Mae Marsh in -MONEY MAD" Goldwyn drama; five parts; directed by Hobart Henley; published August 25. As a whole Good Story Good Star Excellent Support Good Settings Fine Photography Good "Money Mad" presents Mae Marsh in a role quite different from her former productions. Tt is rather an unhappv story and it is doubtful if the Goldwyn star's admirers will like this new type of play for their favorite. It is a decidedly well produced picture with the typical tasty sets and excellent photography. Miss Marsh's work is up to her standard and she has a strong supporting cast headed by Rodney La Rouqe, who makes a favorable impression. Containing an atmosphere of Hindu mysticism the play has many tense dramatic situations and holds the interest throughout. The Story: Elsie Dean's mother dies after a strange illness and her stepfather, Martin Ross, under the influence of a Hindu, is made executor of the estate. When Elsie returns from boarding school she is informed by Ross that the money left her by her mother has been swept away by unfortunate investments. MAE MARSH IN A TENSE SCENE FROM "MONEY MAD." (Goldwyn.) With the aid of Dr. Billy Gavin, Elsie poses as a seeress and obtains information which proves conclusively that Ross has defrauded her. Ross is murdered in a struggle with his mistress and Dr. Billy is arrested for the crime. Elsie again dons the mystic robes and forces a confession from the woman. Through information given by the Hindu it is learned that Ross poisoned her mother. The association of Dr. Billy and Elsie ripens into love. Kathleen Clifford in "ANGEL CHILD" Plaza-General comedy-drama; five parts; directed by Henry Otto; published October 7 As a whole Good Story Fair Star Good Support Good Settings Good Photography Very good "Angel Child" is a production out of the ordinary, the star being cast in the role of a tomboy. Because of its novelty it is worth booking. The star fits her role well and is fortunate in having wellbalanced support, including Fred Church as Richard Grant, and Leslie Peacocke as her father. The story is rather weak, and the picture seems drawn out, but the star's characterization makes up for these deficiencies, and on the whole it is a pleasing feature. The story: Glory Moore is a constant worry to her mother because of her tomboy pranks, but her father calls her his "angel child." The mother decides to put her in a boarding school. While bidding goodbye to her father at his office, Glory takes the stenographer's chocolates, wrapping them up in the first piece of paper at hand. The paper happens to be evidence that will send a corrupt business rival of her father's to prison. Glory throws away the paper at school, then learns of its value. She goes to the business rival's home and by shrewd detective work, recovers it. Richard Grant, who is helping her father unmask his business rival, tries to recover the paper likewise. A fight follows, in the midst of which Grant and Glory escape. The business rival receives his deserts and Grant and Glory become engaged. Rhea Mitchell in "HONOR'S CROSS" Selexart-Goldwyn drama; six parts; directed by Wallace Worsley; published special As a whole Fair Story Fair Star Good Support Good Settings Good * Photography Fair This is an average picture for an average house, but cannot be recommended for critical audiences. While the star and her support are good and the settings satisfactory, the story is one which has been screened, with variations, any number Qf times: beautiful heroine, beset by politician, who wins fight to remain virtuous and finds happiness in marriage after being rescued by the man she loves. Rhe"a Mitchell in the role of the heroine; Herschel Mayall in the role of the politician; and Edward Coxen as the hero, carry the burden of the acting. The three make a satisfactory combination and with a better story could have staged a production worth booking in any theatre. The story: Jane Cabot, a working girl, attracts the fancy of Thomas Dolan, political king of San Francisco. She spurns his advances. Lee Stevens, in charge of Dolan's "real estate" interests, befriends the girl. Jane's father slays a man and is captured by the police. Jane goes to Dolan for aid, but he puts a price on his assistance which she will not pay. Stevens meanwhile has fallen in love with Jane and when he sees her in Dolan's arms, an unwilling victim of his embraces, he misinterprets the situation. Subsequently he discovers that instead of being honestly employed he is being used as a go-between for graft. Heart-broken, he returns to his home in the mountains. He is informed of his mistake in judging the girl, however, and returns to rescue her from Dolan and at the same time see the politician arrested upon the order of the district attorney. Alma Rubens in "THE GHOST FLOWER" Triangle drama; five parts; directed by Jack McKenzie; published August 18 As a whole Good Story Good Star Fine Support Good Settings Very good Photography Very good Well produced, with attractive settings and photography and a good star who does excellent work, this production ranks well as a program offering. It has the drawback of having a foreign theme and setting, requiring special costumes, but the director has put the picture together so well that even persons who demand modern stories will not be dissatisfied. Francis McDonald, in a villain's role, with Emory Johnson and Charles West, are the principal supports of the star, and the combination is one that is hard to equal. The star seems to be getting better in every picture and it would appear that the many predictions of a bright future for her are beginning to come true. The story: Guilia, the daughter of a Neapolitan wine seller, is desired by Tony Cafarelli, agent of a secret society. The father agrees to surrender Guilia, but the girl refuses to be treated as chattel and flees. Jules LaFarge, a French author, befriends her. He puts her in a convent and when she reaches maturity he finds he is in love with her. The Due de Chaumont also is in love with her and the girl reciprocates his affection. LaFarge unselfishly conceals his affection, remaining in his position as a foster father. Three days before Guilia is to be married, Tony attacks LaFarge and escapes. LaFarge dies, leaving his property to Guilia. The girl's stepmother appears 48