Motography (Jan-Jun 1917)

February 10, 1917. M jTOGRAPHY 325 because of her monstrous greediness, throttled a young woman to get possession of her jewels. She staggers toward Death, thrusting the gold before him, gazing up into his face, which gradually changes into a skull. With a terrible shm;,. the coins dropping from her hands, she falls dead at his feet. The High Cost of Starving — (One Reel) — Victor— February 9. — With Eugene Walsh and Eileen Sedgwick.! Becoming a fanatic on the subject of "Vegetarianism," "Trs. Simpson, much to the disgust of her husband and the servants, forbids any meat to enter the house. Upon reading that "Ricketts" is brought on by vegetarian diet and causes terrible blotches on the face, Sidney paints all their faces with iodine. Her alarm in the morning sends her to the telephone to order a plentiful supply of meat. The Outlaw and the Lady — (Two Reels) — Bison — February 10. — With Harry Carey and Louise Lovely. Major Carter is on the trail of Cheyenne Harry, a desperate character. Harry plays hide and seek with the scouting party and finally evades them. Her car broken down, Ruth meets Harry and he forces her to go with him to his cave. The sheriff and his men come up, but with the help of Ruth, Harry makes his escape. That night at dinner she has a vision of Harry sitting at the table with her. Out for the Dough — Joker — February 10. — With John Cook and Lillian Peacocke. Cartottle tells his daughter, Lillian, she must be nice to the new minister who is going to visit them. Lillian confides her troubles to her sweetheart, Milt. Meanwhile, "Wandering" Webester, a tramp, meets the new Reverend and forces him to exchange clothes with him. He arrives as the minister and makes love to the hired girl, whom he supposes to be an heiress. Soon after they are married and he learns to his sorrow that she is penniless. Milt and Lillian have also been married and the unfortunate tramp is set to washing dishes. A Studio Cinderella — Laemmle — February 10. — Featuring Jane Gail and Matt Moore. Plain Jane, the Cinderella of the studio, loves the famous artist in spite of her rags. She dresses herself in the clothes of a rich client. Struck with her beauty, he nurses her after an accident and then marries her. When Thieves Fall Out — (Two Reels) — Imp — February 11. — With Sidney Bracey and Sonia Marcell. Wallace, who is a leader of a gang of thieves, is affiliated with Olga, an expert purloiner of jewelry. He plans to discredit Herbert in the eyes of Julia. At a reception some jewelry is stolen and suspicion falls on Herbert. In the meantime, Olga. jealous of Wallace's attention to Julia, betrays him. The police raid his den ; although he puts up an excellent fight he is shot while attempting to escape. Upon hearing of his death, Olga is. overcome with emotion and remorse. Fearless Freddie in the Wooly West — Powers — February 11. — Fearless Freddie has many exciting adventures in the wooly West. First he becomes a cowboy, and attempts to ride a bucking broncho. He starts out in search of Indians, who shoot at him with their bows and arrows. He saves himself from being killed by waking in time to hear his mother telling him to go to bed. Joys and Tears of China, as Seen by Dr. Dorsey — Powers — February 11. — In this release we see the Chinese at work and at play. We pass along the streets lined with vendors, and see a wedding procession in which every one parades except the bride, who is forced to remain at home. It also shows the contrast between the funeral of a poor boy and a Chinese prince. In the Shadow of Night — Rex — February 11. — The story begins with Jane and William as little children. Years pass, and Jane is married while William has taken the downward path. One night he enters a house and hears a child saying its prayers, which recalls his own childhood to him. He recognizes his sister just as she fires a shot. Jane enters the room and -is in time to see her brother breathe his last. sports: — St. Paul, Minn. James ("Kid") Willoughby, peerless broncho buster, honored by scores of cowpunchers and cowgirls. — Los Angeles. Cal. The "Mississippi," newest and biggest American sea fighter built at cost of $S,000,000. glides into water. — Newport News, Va. Cartoons by Hy Mayer. Feature Programs Art Dramas Her Good Name — (Five Reels) — Art-Dramas — January 27. — Featuring Jean Sothern. The father of Nan, a simple country maid, thinks she has been betrayed by Bert Tyler, a man of not very good reputation, and murders the latter in a moment of madness. The girl makes a sacrifice for her father in the court room, but soon after she has done it the grateful father realizes the injustice of her sacrifice and clears her name. He then dies of heart failure. K. E. S. E. Adventures of Buffalo Bill — Essanay — (One Houb Fifteen Minutes Screen Time) — January 29. — Reviewed in this issue. Skinner's Dress Suit — Essanay — (One Hour Ten Minutes Screen Time) — February 5. — Bryant Washburn supported by Hazel Daly. Harry Dunkinson, James C. Carro 1, U. K. Houpt, Florence Oberle, Frances Raymond and Marion Skinner. The story of a man who was afraid to ask for a raise and who is prodded by his wife, until he takes money from his private bank account, tells her he got a raise, and buys a dress suit. Reviewed in the next issue. Blue Bird The Reward of the Faithful — Bluebird — (Five Reels) — February 5. — Featuring Wedgewood Nowell and Betty Schade. A beautiful Russian princess marries an Italian adventurer and later rescues a letter girl from the streets. Her husband forms an intrigue with the girl and the couple plan to do away with the wife. The princess falls into a cataleptic trance and the two wicked ones think she is dead. They go to Italy to live on the money from her estate. The princess, in disguise revenges herself upon the two. The husband, in search of a valuable jewel goes back to his wife's tomb, only to find it empty. The princess now comes out, draped in her grave clothes arid the terrified husband commits suicide by jumping off a cliff. The picture closes with the pricess, still in her shroud in the arms of Feodor, a faithful and philosophic friend. There is much foreign atmosphere in the picture. Paramount His Sweetheart — (Five Reels) — Famous Players— January 29. — Featuring George Beban in the role of an irresistibly appealing Italian, this story develops the best in dramatic as well as in light touches of true-to-life humor. The support is above criticism and the whole picture is a feature in the true sense. The scenario was byGeorge Beban and Lawrence McClosky, while Donald Crisp directed. Reviewed in this issue. A Girl Like That — (Five Reels) — Famous Players — January 18. — Featuring Irene Fenwick and Owen Moore. An entertaining and absorbing tale of the working out of a young girl crook's salvation. She starts in bad, but, being helped to "go straight" by her sweetheart, finally turns the tables on the gang that has played unfairly with her. Reviewed in this issue. Christie Comedies Oh, For a Wife! — Christy Comedy — (One Reel) — February 12. — Billie Rhodes, Ethel Lynne. Harry Ham, Nolan Leary and Harry Rattenberry in the cost. Billie and Harry are about to be married w:hen they quarrel over some small matter and Harry is sent home with his ring. Upon his arrival he finds a letter from Uncle John congratulating him and promising him $5,000 the moment the ceremony is completed. Now things happen. Billie won't make up and Harry must have a bride. Nolan, his room-mate, comes forward with the suggestion that they get a girl from the employment agency and a fake minister. The girl from the agency takes her time getting there and is -delayed by an accident. In the meantime Harry, frantic, compels Nolan to dress up and impersonate the bride. Nolan has a miserable time with the feminine apparel and rushes out to find a girl for Harry. The first one will hardly do but the second one is Billie who is out taking a walk to relieve her feelings. She is rushed to Harry's and just as the ceremony is in progress, in comes the girl from the agency. Nolan explains that she is to be his bride, Uncle is satisfied, hands over the money and rushes for his train. Exit brides and grooms in search of a real minister. Metro Threads of Fate — (Five Keels) — Metro — January 22. — Featuring Viola Dana. Dorothea is the adopted child of Tom Wentworth and his wife. Wentworth comes into. -possession of a rich coal mine when Dorothea is about 17 or 18 and the ambitions of her foster mother are a>wakened. Dorothea finds herself an heiress, young and much courted. Mrs. Wentworth wants her to marry a nobleman and has nearly brought about a match between her daughter and the Marquis del Carnavacchi, when it transpires that he is the man who induced Dorothea's real mother to run away from Dorothea's father. After the denouncement Dorothea is left free to marry the man she loves, a fine young fellow but a plain Mister. The Pest — (Two Reels) — Metro. — With Mr. and J -s. Sidney Drew. Buddy comes to visit his sister, but Henry objects to his forwardness in making himself right at home. He helps himself to Henry's clothes, his cigars, orders the servants around, and goes joy-riding . in the car. Henry tries to find a job for him, but the hours prove too long to suit Buddy. A soldier friend of Henry's endeavors to help him out and summons Buddy to appear for duty. Buddy is frightened, but his sister and Henry tell him of the glory of fighting for his country. Buddy tremblingly goes with the officer and Henry declares a holiday. Universal Animated Weekly No. 57 — January 31. — One hundred thousand people at opening of $6,500,000 free bridge spanning the Mississippi River. — St. Louis, Mo. Military funeral for Colonel N. B. Thurston, 74th N. V. Infantry, who died on Mexican border. — New York City. One dead, four hurt as locomotive plunges 30 feet to street. — Cincinnati, Ohio. Two hundred and <eventh battalion, C. E. F., start for battle line. — Ottawa, Canada. Billie Allen, "Century girl" beauty, shows latest styles — Century Theater, New York City. International tournament brings stars from Canada and United States into rivalry — Gary, III. Louise Sachen, after 13 years in Kuvukuk, 66 degrees north, makes first visit to the United States, traveling hundreds of miles by dog sled. — New York City. Thousands enjoy rehearsals for annual winter carnival and snow rox The Darling of Paris — (Six Reels) — William Fox. — Featuring Theda Bara. A convincing story, well produced and well acted, giving Theda Bara her most advantageous role. It is a big production, viewed from all angles. Reviewed in this issue. One Touch of Sin — (Five Reels) — Fox — January' 29. — Featuring Gladys Brockwell. The storyconcerns the adventures of Mary Livingston who is deeply in love with Richard Mallaby, a gambler. Through a misunderstanding, she thinks that she has been deserted by the man she worshipped, when he goes West and leaves her and her baby in the East, to fight out the question of life in their own unaided way. Heartbroken, she drifts westward herself and in a frontier village meets Watt Tabor. She is detected in a theft, which she is forced to commit to provide for her child. Tabor comes to her rescue, shoulders the blame and marries. She despises him because ■ she thinks he has married her simply as a whim. Once more comes the man who first wronged her. The two men now open a feud, long drawn out and culminating in a furious battle in a flooded mine. They fight until Mallaby loses consciousness. Tabor rescues him and leaves Mary free to make her choice. She returns to Mallaby. Mutual-Chaplin Specials Easy Street — Mutual — (Two Reels) — February 5. — The inimitable Charlie Chaplin. Charlie, an outcast, enters the mission house on Easy Street with the intentions of purloining the collection box. After some time he manages to secure the box but his eyes have lit upon Edna, the organist of the n.ission, and from that minute Charlie decides to lead a new life. He returns the collection box to the much astonished minister and then tells Edna that she is the cause of his wishing to reform. Eric, the bully of Easy Street, has everyone cowed and when he attacks Charlie he is surprised to have the little fellow attack him and lay him out. Charlie's bravery attracts the attention of the chief of police and he is finally put on the force with his beat on Easy Street. Campbell kidnaps Edna and holds her in a low dive. Here Charlie 'finds the beautiful organist and after overcoming. Eric and his henchmen, he takes Edna in his arms and escapes from the place. After this incident Edna lets Charlie pump the organ for her in the mission house, where she plays to him. Mutual Masterpictures Pardners — Mutual — (Five Reels) — February 5. — Featuring Charlotte Walker, in the story by Rex Beach. Justus Morrow, a young Englishman of family, married to a young Amercian actress by whom he has a child, goes to the Klondike to make his fortune, having been disowned by his family for marrying out of his class. To assist the family fortunes during her husband's absence, Mrs. Morrow returns to the stage. Morrow finds difficulty in locating pay dirt on Caribou Creek and drifts into Rampart City, where he cleans out a gambling house conducted by "Single Out" Wilmer and "Curlev Bud," both bad men of the