Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

280 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 6 "Limousine Life" Triangle Pictures Starring Olive Thomas. Released February 1.0. Reviewed by L. J. Bourstein "THE pleasing countenance of Olive Thomas again graces the screen in Triangle's latest offering, "Limousine Life." With the object in view to please the audience, it does all of that and then some. Delightfully human in theme and plot and abounding in real homelike atmosphere, this picture is one sure to satisfy. The aristocracy and wealth of Three Oaks. There is no mystery, no murder, no sex problem involved, and the only point left open to speculation is who is getting the best of the bargain, the immaculate rich city fellow or the seemingly unsophisticated country girl who meets him. Olive Thomas enacts the innocent one to perfection, and is ably assisted by Lee Phelps, as her city beau, and Joe Bennett, who is of the exclusively wealthy of her home town. Jack Dillon directed, and has produced some humorous incidents which give the story a touch of good, legitimate and well-liked comedy. The story: Minnie Wills is the belle of the town of Three Oaks, and feels the desire to go to the city and see a little different life. She is aided by her sweetheart, Jed Brinson, and escapes to Chicago, where she knows a Mrs. Malvon, who runs a boarding house. Securing a position in a fashionable modiste's shop, she meets Moncure Kelts, son of the idle rich and wellknown society man. His many affairs of the heart and notorious escapades are known by a girl in the shop, and Minnie is warned, but she accepts the attentions of the young man and leads him on. Kelts showers the girl with gifts in his attempt to win her, but she keeps him at a distance. Finally he proposes marriage and gives Minnie a ring. She proceeds to sell all the ether presents and buys many pretty clothes with the money obtained, and the girls in the shop believe that she has fallen a victim to the young man. Then Minnie meets Mrs. Kelts, mother of the young man, and welcomes her as her mother-in-law to be. Mrs. Kelts is surprised to learn of her son's impending marriage, but decides it will settle him down and so takes Minnie to her home. Then the yourig man decides that to allow Minnie to carry out her plans would in a way affect his future plans, and he induces her \o retturn to her home town, and makes a settlement with her. Minnie marries her first love, and with the money she got from Kelts establishes a business and proceeds to success. "Vengeance — and the Woman" Episode Nq. 7, The Wolf Trap. Released January 28. Reviewed by L. J. Bourstein TTH1S serial continues to abound in unusual feats of daring. Carol Holloway and William Duncan are never resting in theirl efforts to produce thrilling moments, and the suspense is maintained so thoroughly that one cannot know what to expect next. Blake is in the hands of the outlaws and is rescued by the posse searching for him. The outlaws carry Mrs. Blake away and the posse give chase. The outlaws hold up the stage coach and compel the passengers to get put and they commandeer the coach and ride off. The posse splits up to surround the escaping convicts and coming around a sharp turn the coach plunges down a steep embankment. Blake, hotfooting it in pursuit, goes down the embankment and the outlaws, none the worse for the fall, now have both Blake and his wife. The two unfortunates are taken to a cabin and there the outlaws exact a written promise from Blake to have the hunt for them stopped if they let Mrs. Blake go free. Mrs. Blake is given a twenty-minute start, but is followed by a member of the gang and brought back. Blake is blackjacked and the outlaws ride away with his wife. Recovering consciousness, Blake continues the1 chase and falls into a wolf trap which the outlaws have laid fori him. Night falls, and with his leg still in the trap, Blake is surrounded by a pack of wolves and, weak from loss of blood, falljs unconscious as the wolves charge in on him. 'The Studio Girl" Select Star Series Starring Constance Talmadge. Reviewed by L. J. Bourstein THE third Select picture starring Constance Talmadge is an adaptation of the French comedy "La Gamine." The story deals with the efforts of Celia Laird to escape from the confines of the quiet seaside town in which she had been forced to live since early childhood. Her escapades are numerous and culminate in a harmless affair with an artist visiting the town in search of recuperation. How she finally does get away from the town after arrangements had been made for her marriage to the' village lout, makes a very interesting story, and one that should please the most critical audience. Miss Talmadge is assisted by Earle Foxe, who has appeared with her in her most recent successes, and a capable supporting cast headed by Johnny Hines. Charles Giblyn directed. The story: Frazer Ordway, a portrait painter, leaves the city in ill health and lands in Cliff Haven, a tiny New England town. There he meets Celia Laird, Who is living with her maiden aunts, and who are fearful lest the girl run away, as did her mother. Chafing at her empty existence, she sees in the visitor a relief from usual routine and agrees to pose for him. Many meetings cement their acquaintanceship into warm friendship, and the girl confides in Ordway her desire to leave the town. He advises her to stay at home and get rid of the idea of running away. One day the two are discovered by the aunts, and the gossip creates a furore in the village. To hush it up the aunts rush preparations for a quiet wedding with the girl and Obed Daw, the best catch among the eligible young men of the town, as the principals. Ordway decides to leave the place, but before doing so goes to the girl's home to make explanations. The aunts refuse to listen to his explanations, and he leaves. The parson arrives to perform the ceremony, and it is discovered that Celia has disappeared. Suspicion naturally points at Ordway, and efforts are made to get him. Meanwhile a storm has come up and the rain is falling in torrents. Ordway stops his car to put up the shed and finds Celia hidden in the rear of the car. He takes her to the railroad station, gives her his coat and some money, and puts her on the first train that comes along. Unfortunately for him, the train is New York bound, and the girl gets to his home ahead of him, having found one of his cards in the coat pocket. Now the situation becomes complicated, especially as Ord W ell — zvhat shall we do now?