The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY -39 "MARRIED BY ACCIDENT. "THE BATTLING BELLBOY. Nestor Comedy. Story by Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. Scenario by Tom Gibson. Produced by Roy Clements. CAST. Bob _ Eddie Lyons Chauncy _ Lee Moran Edna Edith Roberts Her Maid Vera Lewis Mother „ Helen Wright Minister " Harry Nolan TraflSc Cop Fred Gamble Bob loves Edna, but mother objects to him because he has no money. Chauncy, his roommate, has more money than brains, and thinks he adores Edna's maid. Bob is denied the house, but sees his pal being ushered in with ceremony, and thinks that he has betrayed him. In reality, mother is to blame, for she thinks that Chauncy is after Edna, and wants his millions in the family. Bob persuades Chauncy to act as a shield for his own courtship. Chauncy gets Edna from the house under the pretense of taking her to a matinee. Edna leaves a note for her mother, but the maid opens it, and reans that Edna has eloped with the man she loves. The maid thinks that the man is Chauncy and is furious. Mother comes running up and the two start after the couple. The elopers arrive first at the minister's and the knot between Bob and Edna is tied. Then Bob runs to avoid mother's wrath. Chauncy is the only male in evidence, and mother is happy for she thinks that the family has secured his millions. Edna then explains that she has married Bob, and the maid lights into Chauncy. Mother faints. While she is unconscious, Chauncy is united to the maid. 'A GOOD LIAR." Powers Comedy Cartoon Split Reel. By Pat Sullivan. Two pickaninnies follow an old veteran, and ask him how he won his medal. He tells them that back in '61 when he was a young private on sentry duty, the enemy attacked them in an aeroplane. He managed to overcome them, and then discovered a huge bologna sausage, which was the enemy's entire food supply. He reported his find to headquarters, saying that he was sending the food supply by wireless. It duly arrived at the tent of Gen. Delivery, from Private House. He was presented with the medal for this achievement. The boys say that he deserves ten, and give him one with "Liar" on it. He is disgxisted and tells them they don't know a real liar when they see one. Joker Comedy. Produced by W. W. Beaudine. CAST. The Battling Bellboy Wm. Franey The Chambermaid Za Su Pitts The Hotel Clerk. „.Milbum Moranti Mrs. Pugilist Lillian Peacocke Bill is a bellboy with ring aspirations. Za Su is a chambermaid with a love for Bill. Milt is the dapper clerk of the hotel. Lillian and Mr. Pugilist have a quarrel, and Lillian comes to the hotel to live. Milt falls for her at once, and Bill is wild about her. Mr. Pugilist comes to the hotel. Bill tells Mr. Pugilist what a dame he has copped off, and then shows up with Lillian. Za Su vows vengeance. In the meantime. Milt as Bill's manager, tries to make a match between Bill and Mr. Pugilist. Mr. Pugilist agrees when he sees Bill with Lillian, and the match is arranged. At the fight. Bill is completely knocked out. Milt loses his money. Bill learns that Lillian is Mrs. Pugilist. That floors him again. At the hotel. Bill staggers to his feet and knocks out two guests. The manager knocks Bill down, and Za Su, who is passing, runs in and lays out the manager and Milt. ■of. Two Reel Victor "LIKE BABES IN THE WOOD" Released Week of Aug. 6th ALL Exhibitors know that there is one class of subject that gets to every one. When it is produced in an entirely original manner, with clever story, fine photography and brilliant direction — it has WINNER stamped all over it. That's the class of the two-reel Victor "Like Babes in the Wood," featuring Violet McMillan and Fred Woodward, known throughout the land as the greatest of all animal impersonators. Here is an ideal moneygetting picture that will interest every kid in the world, and that will equally fascinate every adult fan in the land. Violet and her small brother get a wishing bracelet from a gypsy. They quarrel and The, Bea/r Rug Comes to Life. a tiger, a lion, and where a huge bird covers them with leaves. They wish they were the "Babes in the Wood," and their wish comes true, and so for two reels their amazing adventures are shown to the delight of all who see them. It is a most unusual picture and one you can boost for its novelty and its great entertaining qualities. Children will think that their favorite story book has "come alive," and shouts of joy from them will greet the unfolding of the picture — and this, by the way, is one of the most welcome sounds that an exhibitor can hear. Adults will be entertained by Mr. Woodward's extraordinary impersonation of the various animals, and bv little Miss McMillan's remarkable Hank." Violet wishes that the polar bear rug was alive. It comes to life and they run from the house, accompanied by Hank, their pet donkey — impersonated by Mr. Woodward (see illustration). They wander into the wood where they see portrayal o f childhood. She is ably assisted by a real boy and looks the same age. Their charming play will please every one. Released week of August 6. Be sure to book this. It will get you the money. The Man Bird,