The Moving picture world (January 1920-February 1920)

912 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD February 7, 1920 Four Big Productions Scheduled By Pathe for Release in February WITH four big special productions ready for release it is expected that February will be a banner month for Pathe. In the judgment of officials of the company nothing finer in the way of productions has ever been released than the four pictures which have been completed and will be released in the coming month. Crauford Kent will be seen in "Other Men's Shoes," an Edgar Lewis production; June Caprice appears in "In Walked Mary"; Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are the stars of "Respectable by Proxy," a J. Stuart Blackton production; and Frank Keenan will be seen in "Smouldering Embers." "Other Men's Shoes" is from the pen of the well known war correspondent, Andrew Soutar, but it is not a war play. It is the story of a "Fighting Parson" and of his brother of a much gentler character. Crauford Kent plays the dual role of the brothers. Irene Boyle makes her return to the screen as the pastor's sweetheart. John P. Wade, Stephen Grattan, Edna May Spurl, Phil Sanford, Jean Armour, Stephen Radmun and Jack Shankey are others in the cast. Big Scenes in Production, Throughout the picture a high dramatic suspense prevails, but Harold Forshay and Bobby Connelly, who both have achieved reputations in light comedy roles, put much humor into the side action. Some big scenes are staged in the production, 4,000 extras being used. Of these 3,000 are children. There is a big scene representing a demonstration at the town hall in which 800 perspns took part, and in another scene at Shady Side, New Jersey, about 1,000 factory workers were used in the picture. In her production "In Walked Mary," June Caprice has a part well suited to her talents. It is a story of a romance in the South. The J. Stuart Blackton production, "Respectable by Proxy," is one of the best of the Blackton pictures. The story stands out in its original twists and Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon effectively interpret the leads. In "Smouldering Embers" Frank Keenan is seen in some of the best work of his career. He plays the part of a wandering tramp, deserted years before by his wife who also stole his son. Pathe Lists Another Blackton Film. The latest J. Stuart Blackton production, "Respectable by Proxy," released through Pathe, has for a background the lite of a chorus girl, and the opportunity afforded for striking character delineation has not been overlooked Ijy Mr. Blackton. It is described as a fine blending of comedy and drama. Mr. Blackton has chosen a well balanced cast to support Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Others in the cast are Eulalie Jensen, Margaret Barry, William R. Dunn, Bessie Stinson and Alorgan Thorpe. A big campaign of advertising and exploitation will support the distribution of the feature by Pathe. It is believed that the title lends itself to unusual exploitation and the campaign book on the production is full of live suggesti(>n'^ in th it direction. Brentwood Picture Going Big. "The Third Generation," a Brentwood picture, is meeting with success in first run houses throughout the country. Betty Blythe has the feminine lead in this Robertson-Cole Superior Picture and is supported by Mahlon Hamilton, Betty Brice, Jack Pratt, Joseph Swickard and Edward Cecil. Republic Lists Releases for January and February WHAT are announced as some particularly good productions were released during January and are scheduled for release by the Republic Distributing Corporation during February. In fact, a glance over the list is deemed sufficient to warrant a careful consideration of each. During January, Republic released the Lloyd Carleton production, "The Amazing Woman," starring Ruth Clifford. "The Blue Pearl," featuring the stage star, Edith Hallor, will be given its first showing, and last but not least is the famous "Trilby" drama. This production has an all-star cast including Clara Kimball Young, Wilton Lackaye and Chester Barnett. In February the Edward Jose production, "Mothers of Men," will be given its initial showing. Claire Whitney is the star of this production. One of the Williamson sub-sea dramas, "The Girl of the Sea," is listed for release. It features Betty Hilburn and Chester Barnett. Edythe Sterling, a versatile screen player, is starred in "The One Way Trail," which is also scheduled for release in February. The first of the two-reel screen dramas telling of the experience of exChief William J. Flynn of the United States Secret Service will be released in Februarj'. These short detective dramas feature Herbert Rawlinson. Jackie Saunders, star of the stage and screen, is the star of the production, "Dad's Girl," which will be released in February. Republic to Distribute C. R. McCauley Pictures ONE of the interesting announcements of the week emanating from the Republic offices is that the special production, "The Girl Supreme," will be released through Republic. It is a C. R. McCauley Photoplays presentation with an all-star cast. O. L. Sellers directed the picture. In order to obtain some idea of the quality of the picture, the cast is now announced as including Melbourne MacDowell, famous stage and screen star, who will be remembered by the older generation as the star in the famous Sardou repertoire with his wife, Fanny Davenport, and who recently has played in "The Boomerang," "Eve in Exile" and "Soldiers of Fortune" on the screen; Bernard Burning, director and player; Seena Owen, who has been starred and had leading parts ever since her first appearance on the screen five years ago; Lon Chaney, character actor who scored a personal triumph in "The Miracle Man;" Eugenie Besserer, famous for her dual role portrayals; Scott McKee, Jack Curtis, Anna Hernandez, Harry Lonsdale, Claire McDowell and Tully Marshall. Story Book Line: "And the Pine Tree Whimpered Lonesomely. All Because—" Because of Hope Hampton, in the foreground of said pine, as she appears in "A -Modern Salome," .Jules Brulatour's production for Metro.