Motography (Jul-Dec 1913)

74 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. X, No. 2 potion that will awaken the dormant love in the breast of Andreas. Now, Tamyris is the mother of Amaron, who has been killed in the rioting in the arena, and she, thinking the potion is for Justinian, in a spirit of revenge, mixes instead of a love potion a deadly poison, which she gives to Theodora. When the empress returns to the palace she learns that during her absence Andreas has been tortured. When she summons him he upbraids her afresh. Overcome by pain and the effect of his exertion he swoons. While in this state Theodora gives him the magic draught. Under its influence he revives only to start his reproaches anew. Suddenly a peculiar change comes over. him; his limbs stiffen, the eyes turn glassy and convulsive shudders seize him. The poison of Tamyris "has accomplished its end — Andreas is dead. The awful realization causes Theodora to fall in a dead swoon across the body of her lover. In this position she is found by Justinian. When Theodora is revived she learns that her doom is sealed. Entreaties and implorings are in vain. The executioner is ordered to do his duty. With one last look at the body of her lover, Theodora resigns herself to her fate. A few quick turns of the garotte and all is over. Theodora has sowed the wind and reaped the whirlwind. An Indian Star The Broncho and Kay-Bee films, world famous for their spectacular and massive Indian-Military productions, are unique also in the fact that all those of their company who portray Indian roles in these plays are bona-fide dyed-in-the skin, so to speak, red men. Prominent among these is "Running Deer," a very good likeness of whom appears herewith. This young Indian possesses intelligence and ability and really has many first-class performances to his credit on the screen. He takes the utmost interest and pride in his work, regarding himself and his "art" most seriously. His grave, stoical bearing in chieftain roles, and limbs and quick eye in parts portraying a young , lend true atmosphere and realism to the films in he appears. supple Indian which building, New York, and the conspirators, the staff of the Moving Picture World, aided and abetted by Eric Morison, Joe Farnham, W. P. Milligan and a fly cop. The invitation begged me to forget my business ; sign the card and let nothing interfere with my being present. I did all of those things, but I found a lot of phoney business right off the bat. But they wouldn't let me talk. I shall hope to get even with them ! These men responded to the World's invitation : Wm. Wright, J. P. Chalmers, E. W. Sargent, Jos. L. Hoff, Stan Twist, Don Meaney, E. O. Brooks, Omer Doud, R. R. Nehls, Geo. A. Blair, Jno. F. Miller, Geo. Blaisdell, L. J. Reynolds, Wm. M. Petingale, Pop Hoadiey, Ben Goetz, Wm. L. Wright, Ben Schulberg, Jas. S. McQuade, Phil Lang, Hamilton Smith, H. D. Ashton, H. R. Raver, Ben H. Atwell, Paul Gulick, H. Z. Levine, Dore Hoffman, Eric Morison, Hugh Hoffman, John B. Clymer, Ed A. Kaufman, Ed Barry, E. J. Hudson, J. A. McKinney, G. U. Stevenson, S. B. Johnson, J. F. Low, S. F. Clark, Jack Burn, Hopp Hadley, Calder Johnstone, Capt. Leslie T. Peacocke, V. R. Day, W. P. Milligan, Joe Farnham, Chas. Fuller, Archibald Cutey McArthur, M. L. Livingston, R. C. McElravy, H. C. Judson, H. A. D'Arcy, John F. Chalmers, W. S. Rush, F. L. Hough, John Wylie, D. J. Shey, W. H. Jackson, L. R. Harrison, G. D. Proctor, F. E. Sniffen, Lloyd Robinson and Ed Mock. After Hoff introduced Wylie, who welcomed this hungry bunch, the fireworks started. Babe Farnham broke up some of the dishes to interrupt the Goat Man and he was promptly put out. Modesty prevents an extended account. Among those called upon for addresses were : Messrs. Mock, Miller, Hoadley, Bush, D'Arcy, Raver, McQuade, Wright, Johnston, Nehls, Schulberg and Chalmers. Sargent was master of the traps and Bush drew a bushel of corned beef hash. The World dinner was a thoroughly enjoyable affair. Venus Features "The Sleeping Beauy," a wonderful three-reel picture produced by that sterling director, Harry C. Matthews, marks the entree in featuredom of the Venus Features. Charles Simone who was general manager of the Nestor Film Company from the inception of that concern until it passed into the hands of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, and now general manager of the Centaur Film Company of New Jersey, is at the The World Entertains They tried hard to get my goat and came nearly succeeding. The time was Wednesday night at eight o'clock. July nine; the place, Taverne Louis, Flat Iron Scene from "The Sleeping Beauty.