The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

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CAST. Kentuck Harry Carter Toulumne John Rupert Julian Nannie Ruth Clifford Tom Boling Emory Johnson Henry Gordon Harry Carter His Wife Aurora Pratt His Daughter Myrtle Reeves Miss Morgan ^ Gretchen Lederer Zoe Little Zoe Rae Aunt Chlorindy Lucretia Harris Ed De Long Eddie Polo Sam De Long Frank Lanning -THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY Mrs. Gordon is furious, and orders Nannie from the house. She is taken to Miss Morgan's neighboring planta don's absence they treat Nannie as a servant, even having her meals served in the kitchen. But there the servants wait on her in state, to the extent of neglecting the occupants of the dining-room. In spite of Mrs. Gordon's treatment, Nannie's beauty grows. Mrs. Gordon has decided that Rachel shall marry Mr. Tom Boling, the wealthiest young man there, and encourages him persistently. He finally determines to propose to Rachel. Just then, however, Zoe, one of the pickaninnies, tumbles from the tree over their heads, into the rain barrel, thoroughly drenching them, and fatally postponing his proposal. When he returns in dry clothing. Aunt Chlorinda being busy, Nannie answers the bell. It is a case of love at first sight. At the mining claim. tion. Boling's inquiries after her are evaded by Mrs. Gordon, and Aunt Chloe finally directs him to Miss Morgan's. Mr. Gordon is furious upon his return to learn of the treatment Nannie has received. He goes to her and treats her as a father. Boling asks his permission to woo Nannie, and this being granted, he loses no time. Nannie writes Toulumne she is lonesome, and he soon arrives, but his presence is kept a secret from Nannie. He thoroughly questions Boling as to his habits, eligibility, etc. The day before the wedding, Nannie is Toulumne meets Zoe. broken-hearted because she has no wedding clothes. Mrs. Gordon has spent the money for Rachel. Toulumne and Miss Morgan go to Lexington and as a result a large trunk of wonderful clothes arrives for Nannie. The wedding occurs, and Zoe excitedly points out Toulumne hiding in the trees. Nannie is happy to learn Toulumne has struck it rich. He and Miss Morgan stand together as Nannie and Boling drive off. CONFLICT IS NOT TO AFFECT POSITIONS OF UNIVERSALITES. The Cinderella inspects her unexpected finery. EMPLOYEES of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company who respond to the call to the colors will not lose their positions. On the contrary, their places at Universal City will be held open for them during the time they are in the service of the government and upon their return from duty under the Stars and Stripes they will find their former positions ready for them. This welcome news was made known at the film capital recently in an announcement by the company, which was as follows : "All employees of the Universal Film Company who enlist in any branch of the U> S. Army or Navy during the present war crisis will have their positions held for them until mustered out of the service." Patriotism is rampant at Universal City, and many of the employees are looking forward to active service. In addition to the men who already have enlisted in the Army and Navy, a number belong to the National Guard, others are members of the Coast Artillery and there are also some members of the naval militia.