Motion Picture News (Jul-Aug 1917)

MUTUAL NEW/ IM Wkfll> Goiiuj On IivTke Mutual WEEKLY NEWS OF THE MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION AND ITS EXCHANGES JULY 14, 1917 ALBERT GAPELLANI ENGAGED TO DIRECT JULIA SANDERSON ALBERT CAPELLANI has been engaged by John R. Freuler, president of the Mutual Film Corporation, to direct Miss Julia Sanderson. Mr. Capellani is recognized as one of the world's foremost directors of motion pictures. The productions which he stages for Miss Sanderson will be made at the studios of the Empire Ail-Star Corporation and will be released through Mutual Exchanges everywhere. Brilliant Career. The career of Albert Capellani has been a brilliant one. Born and brought up in France he was artistic by nature, and early in life found the stage as a means of expression. His motion picture work began in the studios of Pathe Freres in Paris, where he was first assistant to a cameraman, later himself acted as cameraman and then rose to the post of director. In all he spent seven years in directing feature productions abroad, five of which were devoted to Pathe productions. Some three years ago he came to the United States and entered the World studios in New York as producing director. While here he made such notable pictures as "Camille," "The Face in the Moonlight," "The Flash of an Emerald" and "The Impostor." When Clara Kimball Young headed a company of her own, Mr. Capellani was engaged as her director, and he staged both "The Common Law" and "The Foolish Virgin." And now he feels that in Julia Sanderson, one of the latest of the Charles Frohnnin stars to be selected for screen work with the Empire All-Star Corporation, he has even more wonderful opportunities than have been offered him in the past. Already at Work. Mr. Capellani and Miss Sanderson are both now at work on the first of the big features to be released through Mutual Exchanges. The title and release date of the initial photoplay starring Miss Sanderson will be announced in due time. In the meanwhile exhibitors can make reservations at their nearest Mutual Exchange. in Captain Peacocke Will Act With Jackie Saunders Captain Leslie T. Peacocke, widely known as a short story writer, scenario editor, poet and playwright, will play an important role in the next Jackie Saunders Mutual release. He will appear as Jackie's millionaire father in the photoplay entitled "Betty Be Good," which is scheduled for release through Mutual Exchanges during the month of July. Star Productions for July {§ Write' or visit your nearest Mutual M m Exchange for release dates. g § Title. Lead. | 1 I The Masked Heart. William Russell § g Mary Moreland..Marjorie Rambeau | j§ Betty Be Good Jackie Saunders 1 I Melissa of the Hills ■ H Mary Miles Minter M IlllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIB WILLIAM RUSSELL CAST AS PUGILIST IN NEXT PHOTOPLAY Those who enjoy seeing William Russell in roles of the sort in which he can display to the full his marvelous physique and real brawn will be delighted in the announcement that Mr. Russell will be cast as a pugilist in his next Mutual Picture. "Pride and the Man" is the title of the subject. In it Russell enacts the role of "Handsome Jack" Bronson, champion heavyweight and idol of the ring. The whole play fairly bristles with big scenes and action of the fastest sort. There is one prize fight scene that will give Russell fans a chance to behold their favorite in an actual ring battle. Supporting Mr. Russell in the production now in the making at the American studios at Santa Barbara are Francelia Billington, as the society girl who persuades the fighter to give up his ring career; Clarence Burton, George Fischer, Paul Weigil and Antrim Short. Bookings on the entire Russell Series of Mutual "Big Stars Only" Pictures can be made at Mutual Exchanges. Exhibitors Praise "Railroad Raiders" In the "What the Picture Did for Me" department of the June 30th issue of Motography, K. H. Sink, Pastime Theatre, Greenville, Ohio, says of "The Railroad Raiders" — "This is a sure-fire box office attraction and any exhibitor desiring to cash in should not overlook this bet. I consider the acting, story, directing, photography and settings first class." In the same publication W. C. Sutton, Bijou Theatre, Xenia, Ohio, says: "This serial has more than met our expectations. It is not only pleasing the fans in acting, story, direction, photography and settings, but also proving satisfactory financially. It is a No. 1 box office attraction." MARJORIE RAMBEAU HAS SPLENDID ROLE IN "MARY MORELAND" MARJORIE RAMBEAU, star of the Frank Powell productions released through Mutual Film Exchanges, has a splendid role in her newest offering. "Mary Moreland" is the title, and throughout the five acts of the drama Miss Rambeau is seen at her very best. The picture is released the week beginning July 9th. A Harper's Bazaar Novel. "Mary Moreland" is an adaptation of the Marie Yan Vorst novel of the same name which was published serially in Harper's Bazaar. In its serial form the story was read by thousands of women the country over. As a book it sold even better than previous Van Vorst novels, and this celebrated author invariably finds her works among the "best sellers." Now in film form the exhibitor is enabled to appeal to the great number of readers of the serial or the book. For surely everyone who has read the story will be eager to see the pictured version of the same tale. The story is a highly dramatic one, dealing with a love affair in the business world. Miss Rambeau is cast as Mary Moreland, the stenographer of Thomas Maugham, a broker. Maugham in dictating a letter to a friend in Boston reveals the unhappiness in his own home — the fact that he and his wife are not congenial. Mary sympathizes with him and suddenly finds herself overwhelmed by love for him. Accordingly when he seizes her in his arms she submits to his embrace. He suggests that she elope with him and makes all arrangements to meet her at the depot. A wire calls him unexpectedly to Boston, and from there Mary is summoned to join him. Before she departs Mary discovers that Mrs. Maugham really loves her husband and that there is every reason to believe the two can be reconciled. What then shall she do — go on with her affair — or send him back to his wife? Grimly dramaticare the scenes in which she makes her decision. Released Week of July 9th. "Mary Moreland" is released through Mutual Exchanges everywhere the week of July 9th. It is the sixth Marjorie Rambeau release. Now playing are "The Greater Woman," "Motherhood," "The Debt." "The Mirror" and "The Dazzling Miss Davison." Exhibitors playing the Mutual Weekly will find views of unusual interest in No. 130, which pictures the first American troops leaving Paris for service at the front. These scenes can easily be made the feature attraction at any theatre on account of their popular appeal.