Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

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January 12, 1918. MOTOGRAPHY S = Reviews of Current Film Releases WRITTEN BY MOTOGRAPHY'S TRAINED MOTION PICTURE REVIEWERS "Mother" McClure Picture, George Loane Tucker Production. Reviewed by Charles Wesley PHERE are so many angles which could be commented upon in the McClure Picture, "Mother," that an hour could be spent discussing them. However, it is a good picture as it brings out all of those lovely maternal instincts sideration. It is a clean and wholesome story and the types which are shown, are truly and distinctively English. The picture having been made in the atmosphere where the action of the story takes place, it brings us a production somewhat different than those which have been regularly shown heretofore. Mother restrains her son. which are the base of the true devotion of motherhood. In the first place, this picture directed by George Loane Tucker brings us something new as far as production is concerned. The story by Eden Phillpotts, "The Mother of Man," from which the picture is made, is a story of English people, their manners and customs. It was photographed in England and the cast is comprised wholly of English stage folk. Elizabeth Risdon renders an exceedingly clever bit of character acting in her interpretation of a mother whose sole purpose in life is to raise her boy to be as good a man as his father. It is safe to say that every mother who has sons of her own will see herself living through the action of the picture with this mother of Miss Risdon. Photographically, the picture has reached a high point of efficiency. All of the beauties of the moorlands of Southern England are cleverly brought out, and the characteristics of the people who inhabit them are brought to one's understanding far more clearly than any word picture could bring them. The action of the story moves forward rapidly from the beginning, and without any lagging whatsoever we are shown the many trials and tribulations a mother lives through while watching her son reach the age of discretion. As far as the story is concerned it is that of a boy and a girl with the watchful eye of a mother ever near to see that the boy marries the right one. Ives Pomeroy is the boy. He is selfish, head-strong, and stubborn. He cares for nobody and does not realize that anybody cares for him. Through his impulsiveness, he is frequently embroiled with his neighbors and finally he becomes indiscreet to the point where he falls into the hands of the police. His mother, if she were to lie, could save him from the humiliation of going to prison, but her intuition tells her that it is best that her son be disciplined. Ives, through his selfishness, is unable to understand and at this point declares that his mother is not worthy of being called by that name. He is sent to prison but returns home when his term has expired. Even prison has not wholly cured him of his selfishness, nor has it made him able even yet to realize that it is wholesome love which prompts his mother to do those things for him which she does. In the end, however, when his mother is about to die, he sees just how ungrateful he has been and at the climax, by the deathbed of his mother, he understands. "Mother" is a picture which is deserving of great con "Brown of Harvard" Selig-Perfection Picture From Stage Play. Kleine Release. Reviewed by Genevieve Harris TTHIS is a Selig production of a well-known stage play of college life. Harry Beaumont directed it and the leading roles are played by Tom Moore and Hazel Daly, with a good supporting cast. The result is a picture of undeniable entertainment value. It is in six reels and is interesting in every scene. To begin right, the story itself has plenty of material and plot complications. There is no lagging in story, no apparent padding. Then the characters are very definite and vivid and they are played in this manner. Tom Moore's work in the title role is sympathetic and interesting enough alone to win success for the picture. Then Hazel Daly, who became well known in the "Skinner" pictures, has some drawing power and fits into her role very nicely. Equally good work is done by Sydney Ains worth as the professional gambler, by Walter McGrail as the unhappy boy who works his way through college and hates the wealthy students, by Nancy Winston as his sister, and by the others in the cast, Warner Richmond, Alice Gordon, Kempton Greene, Frank Joyner, Lydia Dalzell, Walter Hiers, Arthur Hausman and Johnnie Walker. Careful selection is apparent in the cast. Besides the story and the acting, there are several picturesque scenes with "thrill," the boat race being the most noteworthy The photography is clear and even throughout. The settings and locations are fitting. The picture is in six reels. Its appeal will be general. It can be booked and advertised with confidence by the average exhibitor. The story: Tom Brown (Tom Moore) is a Harvard student who leads a well rounded life of work and fun. He is in love with Evelyn Ames, whose brother, Wilton, gambles and drinks, unknown to his mother and sister. Tom helps Wilton out of trouble when he can and conceals these affairs from Evelyn and her mother. Wilton secretly marries Marian Thorne. whose brother, Gerald, is working his way through school and who hates the wealthy students, especially Tom Brown. Gerald is athletic and is persuaded to row with the varsity boat crew. Victor Colton, a professional gambler, plots to bet against Harvard and win a large amount of money on the coming boat race. He has Wilton in his power and he forces the boy to induce Marian Thorne to leave town just before the race, knowing that Gerald will then not row. The plan is successful, but Tom, who is put in Gerald's place in the crew, does so well that Harvard wins the race anyway. However, Gerald believes that Tom has wronged his sister and Tom refuses to clear himself at Wilton's expense. When Wilton confesses to the secret marriage, Tom's name is cleared and the story ends happily. "Stolen Hours" World Film Picture with Ethel Clayton. Reviewed by Helen Rockwell A THOROUGHLY interesting plot and a popular star will win ** favor for this picture which is a bit gaudy and theatrical but rather pleasingly so. It is far from being a picture for juveniles, depending upon gambling houses and raids for its atmosphere and the love of a girl and a married man for its appeal. The scenes which might have been obtuse have been carefully handled and the story is in the main inoffensively told, while the role portrayed charmingly by Ethel Clayton is, in spite of its appendage of gambler's daughter, a pleasant and sweet one. Patrons who like the Snappy Story brand of pictures will undoubtedlv be pleased with this offering. Ethel Clayton makes a true appeal as Diana Lester and a capable cast including John Bowers, Joseph Herbert, and Louise