Reel and Slide (Jan-Sep 1919)

40 REEL and SLIDE Productions Worth While (Continued from page 28) daas, silk factory, tombs, Cairo, Mohammedan mosque, mosque of El Aghar, pilgrimage to Mecca, the Khedive, "Mahmal," Nile bridge. Sumatra — Reel, 1; producer, Post Traveler's Weekly; exchange, Pathe; remarks: Dutch colony, street scenes, Palembang, hat store on raft, making lace, mosque, rubber plantation, tapping trees, rubber smoke-house, swimming, cloth weaving. Sixth grade. Official War Review, No. 23 — Reel, 1; producer, Committee on Public Information; exchange, Pathe; remarks: British gunboats, British Tommies in Palestine and France, Gen. Allenby, St. Mihiel, rebuilding bridges, roads, etc. Edible Fish of the Mediterranean — Reel, 1; producer, Pathe; exchange, Beseler; remarks: Colored. Congor eel, gurnet, rock sole, sea-horse, stickle-back's nest. Second grade. Cod Fishing in the Atlantic — Reel, 1; producer, Pathe; exchange, Beseler; remarks: Iceland, Newfoundland, lowering and hauling in the nets, packing fish. Post Travel Series — Reel, 1; producer, Pathe; exchange, same; remarks: Celebes, Dutch Malaysia, customs, hoisting an automobile and a horse onto a ship, funeral procession, old-fashioned scales weighing rice, importing coal from Japan, open air barber shop, play cannon, sifting sand. Omit title and scene about gambling in part 1. Omit nudity at end. Bray Pictograph — Reel, 1; producer, Bray Studio; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Virgin Island, Tortola, fishing, a machine that thinks, evolution of the Burroughs adding machine. An Oriental wrestling match. The greased pole (cartoon). Fourth Grade. Bray Pictograph — Reel, 1; producer, Bray Studio; exchange, Paramount; remarks: A modern miracle worker. Prof. Copulas modeling giant magnolia. Our newest possessions (Virgin Island), slave tower, whipping post. How movies move, showing how pictures are projected on screen. Fifth grade. FAMILY FILMS (Recommended for children over 12 years of age, young people and parents) The Land of Promise — Reels, 6; producer, Famous; exchange, Paramount; remarks: In reel 1, cut three scenes of women smoking and drinking. In reel 2, cut scene of women smoking and drinking. In reel 6, cut struggle in bedroom and caption. "You're my wife." Mother — Reels, 6; producer, McClure; exchange, McClure. Little Red Decides — Reels, 5; producer, Triangle; exchange, Triangle; remarks: In reel 1, cut scene portraying covering of dead man's face and caption, "Papa can't breathe that way." In reels 1 and 5, cut scene of nude child standing on table. Cut title containing "damn" and "helluva." The Thing We Love — Reels, 5; producer, Lasky; exchange, Paramount. The Fighting Grin — Reels, 5; producer, Bluebird; exchange, Universal; remarks: In reel 4, cut scene of hold-up in saloon. The Morgan Raiders — Reels, 5; Producer, Universal; exchange, Universal; remarks: In reel 4, cut shooting of boy from horse. Cut all titles containing swearing. (Reels 1, 2 and 4.) The Heart of a Hero (Nathan Hale) — Reels, 6; producer, Brady; exchange, World; remarks: In reel 3, cut drinking by Nathan Hale and title, "I am Daniel Beacon," etc. In reel 4, cut struggle with barmaid for a kiss, and titles, "Come on, hussie," etc., and "I'll make her my mistress." Omit all scenes of hanging. The Life of Shakespeare — Reels, 4; producer, Ed. Film Corp. of Amer.; exchange, Ed. Film Corp. of Amer.; remarks: In reel 2, shorten display of wife's temper and cut title indicating poaching expedition. In reel 3, cut drinking. The Wooing of Princess Pat — Reels, 5; producer, Vitagraph; exchange, V. L. S. E.; remarks: Gladys Leslie. Cavanaugh of the Forest Rangers — Reels, 5; producer, Vitagraph; exchange, V. L. S. E.; remarks: In reel 1, cut drinking and excessive shooting. In reel 2, cut mention of "Tenderloin." Shorten all shooting scenes. Tears and Smiles — Reels, 5; producer, Pathe; exchange, Pathe; remarks: Baby Marie Osborne. In reel 1, cut "Were it not for Marie I would have left you long ago." In reel 3, cut "I've noticed you take an unusual interest in the maid." In reel 4, cut title containing "more interested in the child than my husband," etc. The Spirit of '17 — Reels, 5; producer, Famous; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Jack Pickford. A Modern Musketeer — Reels, 5; producer, Famous; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Douglas Fairbanks. In reel 1, cut death of man when door is battered in. In reel 2, cut all reference to unborn babe. In reel 3, cut title containing "He's got three wives now." In reel 4, cut woman's suicide in cave and title, "Where in h — 1 did you come from?" Sunshine Alley — Reels, 5; producer, Goldwyn; exchange, Goldwyn; remarks: Mae Marsh. In reel 1, cut barroom scenes. In last reel, cut two titles about wedding presents for future wife and past wife. The Little Chevalier — Reels, 4; producer, Edison-Conquest; exchange, George Kleine; remarks: Drama. Champion Baby — Reel, 1; producer, EdisonConquest; exchange, George Kleine; remarks: Comedy. He Coynes Up Smiling — Reels, S; producer, Douglas Fairbanks Corp.; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Douglas Fairbanks. Cut titles containing "You son of a gun," and "What a helluva mess." Cut drinking by old man and tramp. Cut "He's falling for it." Cut all scenes of hitting people over the head; shorten chase. Hit the Trail Holliday — Reels, 4; producer, Artcraft; exchange, Paramount; remarks: In part 1, cut title, "Drink." etc., and scene in bar. In part 2, cut scene of actress in tights. In part 3, cut title, "Darn temperance place." Cut scene using American flag as advertisements. In part 4, cut scenes of shooting fireworks at mob. The Amacons — Reels, 4; producer, Famous; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Marguerite Clark. In part 1. cut scene of girl smoking cigarette. In part 2, cut scene of man leering at girl's leg. Cut scene of intoxicated person. In part 4, cut bar scene. Cut title where girl tells man to meet her. Omit kiss at last. How Could You, Jean — Reels, 4; producer, Artcraft; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Mary Pickford. In part 1, cut "Damn Pill." In part 2, cut two titles containing "Lollapoloosa." In part 4, cut "Darn sweet girl" and "Damn." Transcients in Arcadia — Reel, 1; producer, Vitagraph; exchange, General; remarks: O. Henry. Cut drinking scene at table. Her Country First — Reels, 5; producer, Lasky; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Vivian Martin. In part 1, cut title containing "favorite parent" and cut title, "Oh, damn." In last part, cut rough treatment of injured man and girl, and cut scene where pistol is held to girl's head. Prunella — Reels, 4; producer, Zukor; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Marguerite Clark. In part 2, cut title, "Kiss him and then you will know," and title, "And now she knows." In part 4, cut scene of Prunella dancing on stage. Also scene of woman smoking cigarette, including scene of infidelity. Baree, Son of Kazan — Reels, 5; producer, Vitagraph; exchange, V. L. S. E. ; remarks: In part 1, cut view of dog nursing, and scene where Indian girl is thrown across cabin. In part 4, cut scene of fight between men in cabin and throwing of dog. In part 5, cut all views of dog killing man in tent. The Story That the Keg Told Me — Reels, 3; producer, Edison-Conquest; exchange, Geo. Kleine; remarks: A camper finds a keg and spirit of keg tells history of keg. In part 1, cut close-up of miser moving forward with bag of gold. Cut all close-ups of miser's face in parts 1 and 2. In part 3, cut scene of dog howling at time of man's death. The Enchanted Profile — Reels, 2; producer, Broadway Star Feature Co.; exchange, General Film Co.; remarks: O. Henry story. A Hoosier Romance — Reels, 4; producer, Selig; exchange. Mutual; remarks: James Whitcomb Riley. Cut in parti "Go to the devil, you old cats!" Cut scene in part 4 where child kicks bridegroom's hat. Cut scene of actual stealing of cake. Cut scene of man hitting roosters with slipper. Keep Smiling — -Reel, 1; producer, Mutual; exchange, same; remarks: Comedy. Cut "Cupid was a busy little cuss." The Seven Swans — Reels, 5; producer, Famous; exchange, Paramount; remarks: In reel 4, cut all views of arrow in princess' heart. Our Little Wife — Reels, 6; producer. Goldwyn; exchange, same; remarks: Madge Kennedy. The Beloved Traitor — Reels, 6; producer, Goldwyn; exchange, same; remarks: Mae Marsh. In reel 1, cut drinking by women and cut all scenes where girl visits man in his bedroom. In reel 3, cut scenes of women smoking. Fast Company — Reels, 5; producer, Bluebird; exchange, Universal; remarks: Frankly n Farnum. In reel 4, cut title containing "The Van Huylers will still retain their money." In reel 5, cut scene of pouring oil on fire. The Red, Red Heart— -Reels, 5; producer. Bluebird; exchange, Universal; remarks: Indian legendary story. Betsy Ross — Reels, 5; producer, World; exchange, same; remarks: In reel 4, cut reference to Scarlet Woman. The Man Without a Country — Reels, 6; producer, Thanhouser; exchange, Universal; remarks: In reel 2, cut title, "The old man"; cut title, "I didn't raise my boy to be a soldier," and cut title, "D n the U. S." In reel 3, cut scene of floating body and two titles, "D n the U. S." In reel 6, cut death scene. Dolly Does Her Bit — Reels, 5; producer, Pathe; exchange, same; remarks: Marie Osborne. Cut blacking teacher's face, telling falsehoods, stealing flowers, taking candy and breaking safe open. The Son of Democracy (a serial of 20 reels) — ■ Producer, Benjamin Chapin; exchange, Paramount; remarks: In "Down the River," reel 2, cut "I'll beat your head off." and "I'll brain you." In "Tender Memories," cut all scenes of actual warfare. In "Under the Stars," cut all scenes of arrow in Abe Lincoln's back, in reel 2. In "The Slave Auction," cut shooting and also scene of floating hat in reel 2. The Little Runaway — Reels, 5; producer, Vitagraph; exchange, V. L. S. E., remarks: Gladys Leslie. In reel 1, cut scene where old man is thrown down, and grimace at aunt. In reel 3, cut grimace and drinking at the bar. In reel 5, shorten fighting scene. The Bluebird — Keels, 5; producer, Artcraft; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Maeterlinck. Cut views of nude bodies in Palace of Night. Twenty-one — Reels, 5; producer, AndersonBrunton Company; exchange, same; remarks: In reel 2, cut throwing of bottle at girl. In reel 3, cut "It's just advance money on a fight." In last of reel 4, and first of reel S, cut all interior views of Donovan's place. In reel 5, cut all views of prize fight. The Hired Man — Reels, 5; producer, Ince; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Charles Ray. In reel 1, cut gambling and drinking scenes. In reel 2, cut gambling, drinking, and betting scenes. In reel 3, cut title about shortage of money and title, "They've got a swell new waitress." In reel 4, cut "The worst interpretation possible." Petticoat Pilot — Reels, 5; producer, Pallas; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Vivian Martin. In reel 1, cut "Cap'n Shad will knock yer head off." At end of reel 4, cut "Great God — ." In reel 5, cut "Ed Fuller run away with your father's wife;" cut excerpt from letter, cut "Patience, the woman I wronged," and cut drinking scenes. Huck and Tom — Reels, 6; producer, Lasky; exchange, Paramount; remarks: Jack Pickford. Tom Sawyer. Cut all scenes of murder and digging up newly made grave in reel 1. Cut signing of names in blood in reel 3. Cut scene of boy stealing cakes in reel 6. Cut last title about joining a robber band. After Henry — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Their Quiet Little Honeymoon — Reels, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. The Swooners — Reels, 5; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Handy Henry — Reels, 1; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. System Is Everything — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: SidneyDrew. At the Count of Ten — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. The Jones' Auto — Reel, 1; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. The Schemers — Reel, 1 ; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut 3 views of poker game. The Bright Lights Dimmed — Reel, 1; producer. Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidne3' Drew. His First Tooth — Reel, 1 ; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Nobody Home — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut scene of entering a saloon. Taking a Rest — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. It Never Got By — Reel, 1 ; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Help Wanted — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. His Rival — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Borrowing Trouble — Reel, 1; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Free Speech — Reel, 1 ; producer, Metro-Drew ; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut "Damn it." His Wife's Mother — Reel, 1; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut poker game. Between One and Two — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks. Sidney Drew. Cut hypodermic injection. The Crosby's Rest Cure — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Her Lesson — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. At a Premium — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut two scenes with pistol. Under the Influence — Reel 1 ; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Lest We Forget — Reel, 1 ; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Gravy — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. The Pest — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut army officer stealing a cigar. Cave Man's Buff — Reel, 1; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks, Sidney Drew. Cut drinking toast. Her Obsession — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. His First Love — Reel, 1 ; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Cut first title. The High Cost of Living — Reel, 1; producer, Metro-Drew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew. Safety First — Reel, 1 ; producer, Metro-Drew ; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sindey Drew. Her First Game — Reel, 1; producer, MetroDrew; exchange, Metro; remarks: Sidney Drew.