The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY 47 "THE RUSHIN' DANCERS. Nestor Comedy. Story by C. G. Bryden. Scenario by F. A. Palmer. Produced by L. W. Chaudet. CAST. Bud Billings Eddie Lyons Bill Sellers Lee Moran Daisy Davis Edith Roberts Hiram Roomrent Fred Gamble Prof. Wiggle N. Squirm. .Harry Nolan (Copyright 1917, Universal Film Mfg. Co.) ION your wig, corset and dress," commands the gang to Bill Sellers, one of their number. "Right-o," says Bill, I squeezing his sides, "I'm the original Mile. De Phoney." Prof. Wiggle N. Squirm has opened a dancing school for "women only" in Cactus Flat, and the men begin to realize that it is not only taking all their money to pay for the lessons, but that their wives are neglecting their husbands and homes, spending their time in practicing the alluring steps that they have learned. The men get together and decide to go down to the town hall and break up the class, but when they get there they lose their nerve and retire to the town pump to discuss the situation. They hit upon the idea of making up one of their number to imitate a lady dancing teacher and start a fake dancing school of their own to make the women of the village jealous. They go to the hotel and the proprietor remembers that he has a trunk that a theatrical troupe has left for a board bill. The trunk is opened and a lot of costumes are found. Bill Sellers is picked out to put on wig, corsets, dress and imitate the female dancing teacher. The others don various costumes for their dancing lessons and all repair to a secluded spot, later taking pains to let the women know of the new "class." The women get together and plan to break up the "class" and run the "female teacher" out of town. Two of them ring the fire bell, calling the men to the fire hall, and the others capture Bill, who is now made up as" Mile. De Phoney. Just as he is in danger of being horsewhipped and tarred and feathered, the men return and rescue him and Prof. Wiggle N. Squirm is run out of town, leaving the inhabitants once more at peace with each other. Little Zoe Rae Feature Week of Aug. 20. Little Zoe Rae A Big Hit Little Zoe Rae is one of those rare specimens — a child actress who can act. Real dramatic ability marks the work of this beautiful and popular little girl. There is the true heart touch in the dramatic two-reel picture, ''THE GOLDEN HE4RT'' in which Little Zoe plays the lead. She is left an orphan and adopted by wealthy people, but her heart is with the friendly old pawnbroker down among the tenements. There is ample chance for her brilliant work, and this picture will play to capacity. Book it through your nearest Universal Exchange. "The Perils of the Secret Service" is a series, but not a serial. Each episode is complete in itself, yet each is so strong — so punchful — that no fan will miss any one of the episodes. y Masterly * Two-Reel Dramas Each Complete in Itself "The Perils of the Secret Service" was written and directed by George Bronson Howard. It shows the inner workings of the Secret Service when matters of State must be handled diplomatically. It is your chance to get continuous business — to gain popularity for your theatre. It's a smashing series — swift action — strong climaxes. Write or wire your nearest Universal Exchange for full particulars, or, UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO., Carl Laemmie, Pres., "The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the World," 16 0 0 Broadway, New York.