Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1914)

THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 715 "WHEN A WOMAN LOVES" (Eclectic). The subject of this feature is the conflict which must always ensue between the husband absorbed and engrossed in business on the one hand and the wife her soul athirst for love and yearning for reciprocity. In this situation, which is well portrayed in these films, the serpent usually anpears in the guise of the "friend," who offers to suiiply the affection which the husband is too busy to spare. This theme, though surely not entirely new, is enlivened by some exciting and interesting incidents which give a great deal of zest to an otherwise hackncved storv. Scene from "When a Woman Loves" (Eclectic). The picture was made by the Pathe players on our side of the water. The acting was good, and the dressing up of the types showed some skill. The outstanding merits of this production, however, are the fine settings and the perfect photography. In the matter of settings this feature will bear comparison with the very best and this applies to indoor settings as well as outdoor settings. Time was when more care was taken with outdoor than with indoor settings, greatly to the harm of artistic proportions. In this feature an equal degree of excellence marks both kinds of settings. "THE MOTOR BUCCANEERS" (Essanay). "The Motor Buccaneers," a thrilling story of intrigue and adventure, adapted from The Munsey Magazine, is one of the most interesting of the recent Essanay productions. It is in two acts. In it Francis X. Bushman is seen at his best and Ruth Stonehouse, as usual, is perfect. The story is woven around an eccentric millionaire, a young lawyer and a number of unique criminals. William Nash, the athletic young lawyer who is portrayed by Bushman, inherits the management of the Gilton estate. A mysterious package is given into the keeping of Nash, to be called for by Edith Elsden, who is played by Ruth Stonehouse. Then follows a series of thrilling adventures in which the girl is captured by the conspirators and rescued by Nash. There is an automobile race that is declared to be the most realistic of its kind. Needless to say, the young lawyer overcomes the conspirators, saves a railroad and wins the beautiful Edith for his own. The production is booked for release Friday, August 7th. Other members of the cast who do exceedingly clever work are Thomas Commerford, Wm. Robinson, M. C. Von Betz. John H. Cossar, Rapley Holmes and Arthur Steinguard. MISS FULLER AND COMPANY GOES TO MOUNTAINS. Miss Mary Fuller will enact the lead in "The Heart of the Night Wind." which will be her first picture with the Universal Film Company. Accompanied by her director, Walter Edwin, together with Charles Ogle. Ed. Mortimer and an enlarged companj', Miss Fuller left New York July 17th, for Shohola, Pike County, Pa., where, amid some of the most beautiful settings in America, this play and several others, including "Hearts C the Hills," by Hal Reid, will be produced. "The Heart of the Night Wind" is from the book by Vingie I. E. Roe and was adapted to picture form bj' Captain Leslie T. Peacocke, of the L'niversal scenario department. In three reels, the play allows Miss Fuller a splendid part, combining vigor, emotion and some highly spectacular feats. Miss Fuller, Mr. Edwin and Mr. Ogle, make up the nucleus of the cast in the new series. They will be absent for two months or more. "THREE MEN AND A WOMAN" (Lubin). The George Terwilliger "fans" will simply rave over this melodrama, which is the latest sensation written and produced from his fertile imagination. To get true atmosphere a big Lubin troupe was sent to St. Augustine, Fla., and evolved some of the most daring scenes ever put into a photoplay. The dramatic spectacle of a ship on lire is cleverly pictured, with the crew in panic and mutiny. The boats are lowered and the seamen fight for their lives. Anna Luther, the woman of the story, is left on the blazing ship, unconscious, with only one man to save her from the flames. Scene from "Three Men and a Woman" (Lubin). The man throws a hatch overboard and, taking the woman in his arms, leaps into the sea, swims to the hatch and succeeds in lifting her on to the raft, at the same time beating oft the villain of the story as he madly tries to save himself. Still swimming, the man pushes the hatch to shore. The terrifying situation is truly acted without any camera tricks or dummies, and illustrates the daring of the three players who work out the scene. The cast included Herbert Fortier, Anna Luther, Kempton Greene and Earl Metcalfe, all of whom had to be expert swimmers. "THE SENATOR FROM THE WEST" (American). Tom Ricketts, in his production of "False Gods," is certainly exerting himself, and is ably supported by his whole company. Most of the settings represent scenes in Washington and New York's most swagger society, and call for elaborate gowns and fixtures. Into this ultra-fashionable society is introduced the little unsophisticated wife of a western cattle man, who has just been appointed senator. She wears simple, home-made gowns and does not try to conceal her simple but honest nature. In this part Miss Winifred Greenwood, if anything, surpasses herself. She is essentially an emotional actress, and whether swayed by emotion or stirred by pathos her versatility and histrionic ability assert themselves. It is a difficult part for any woman to play, but the production will add to Miss Greenwood's already enviable reputation. Miss Josephine Ditt has been speciallj' engaged to take the part of the lobbyist. Miss Ditt is of the adventuress type of actress and won a reputation in several notable plays, particularly "The Foreign Spy." In her present part it is her duty to pamper and cajole the unsophisticated senators and congressmen who come to W'ashington to represent their constituents. The part is ably taken by Miss Ditt, who by her wiles entices, ensnares and dishonors the very men site should protect. DR. H. C. STAFFORD AUTHOR OF VILLON SERIES. In our review qf the new serial by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company giving scenes from the life of Francois Villon we misunderstood a reference to the author of the story which is running in the Century Magazine, viz.: George Bronson Howard, and credited the script for the offering to him, whereas it was done by Dr. H. C. Stafford, one of the L^niversal Company's regular scenario weavers. We are glad to make this correction the more as it is an unusually capable piece of graphic drama construction, and the man who did it is worthy of all his credit. Howard's deepl)' interesting story, so writes Calder Johnstone, of the company's Pacific Coast scenario office, proved verj hard to translate into effective picture scenes. l\