The New York Clipper (September 1916)

34 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER FEATURE FILM REPORTS September 30 "WHERE LOVE LEADS." . POX. FITS HEELS. Released Sept.'18. By Fog Film Exchange. §TO6V—Melodrama. Written for screen by Frank C. Griffin. Conventional movie -rtory. with f«i* unman interest values and ordinary heart interest. _. DIRECTION—Satisfactory on the whole. ACTION—Fairly Interesting.. . SITUATIONS—Bather trite.- ATMOSPHERE—O. K. CONTINUITY—Even. SUSPENSE}—fair. DETAIL—All right. COSTUMES—Modern. PHOTOGKAPHT—Good. LIGHTING—Average. EXTERIORS—Passable. INTERIORS—Ordinary. REMARKS. "Where Love Leads" treats of the Terr famtrlaT subject ot international marriage. In this ai- stance an American girl becomes the wife ot an English nobleman, whose nobility only extends as far as his title and rarely enters-Into his atti- tura toward tie every day matters of life. Of course, he treats his wife with scant. considera- tion^ ■ but a lapse of seventeen years results in a hippy ending; with the American girl, safe in the arms of her first sweetheart, a hard working news- papsr reporter. Technically the production main- tains a fair average throughout. BOX OFFICE VALUE. One day attraction. Advertise Ormi Bawley. MMrnp class houses. "THE UPHEAVAL.*' HOLFE. FIVE REELS. Released Sept. 5. By Metro. CAST: YOUNG JIM GORDON.. .LIONEL BARRYMORE Joan Madison Marguerite SfcirvLa Jim Gordon Sr. - Franklin Banna Henry Madison. .....Edgar L. Davenport Boijsmlo Waters, editor of The New American,^ '.■•..:■ -John H. Smiley Sidney Benson, pseudo reformer...Paul Lawrence Alec,, delegate from the Union .James Malaidy Myies McCocL Howard Truesdall Jarome Hendricks George ■ Stevens Frack Wagner Frank Lyons Lisa Poke ..Myra Brook STORY—'Written for screen by Lawrence MrClos- key. Modern melodrama of political' Intrigue. Good heart interest. Fair story as visualised. ■w ith occasional inconsistencies. SCENARIO—OBy Lawrence McCloskey. ' ' DIRECTION!—By Chas. Horan. Good. ACTION—Interesting though rather obvious. SITUATIONS—Several good dramatic situations. ATMOSPHERE—Good. CONTINUITY—Story is always clear and cohe- rent. SUSPENSE—Well sustained. DETAIL—Satisfactory on die whole. COSTUMES—Modem. PHOTOGRAPHY—Average. LIGHTING—Fair. EXTERIORS—Will do. INTERIORS—O. K. : ' ■ REMARKS. - "The Upheaval" Is a good feature because Lionel Banymore and an excellent cast make it so. Without t2ie presence of the above mentioned the picture would he quite ordinary "screen entertain- ment. It is always difficult to place the blame for any deficiencies a produced scenario may develop after it'leaves the hands of. the author, the latter unfailingly -putting it up to the director and the latter passing the buck, figuratively speaking, right back to the writer. To the innocent bystander it would seem in this case that both persons are at fault whan certain inconsistencies of the action are noted. As a whole, "The Upheaval" will pass accanta- bly, however, Inasmuch as the general public is fbrturate'y. not inclined to go deeply into the whys and wijerefors of productional trivialities If the ensemble effect Is satisfying. BOX OFFICE VALUE. Two day attraction. Advertise Lionel Bairy- xnore. CHAPLIN CHEERFUL GIVER. Cotam&fl have been writen anent the ultra con- servatism of one Chas. Chaplin, champion comic «C the flickering shadows, when It comes to spend- tog money with any degree of reckless abandon. Some cynical scribes have even* insinuated quite broadly that Charlie, of the humorous pedal ex- tremities, perilously approached penuriousneas in Us careful editing of expenditures. Be that as it may, however, we are pleased to set forth the comedian in a distinctly different Heat, Information having percolated within the Inner sanctum of this newspaper office, authentic- ally stating that Chaplin has donated the follow- iaa; snms to charity: $250 to the E^gH^h Music Hag Ladies* Guild, $125 to the Theatrical Ladles' Guild, $125 to the Actors' Benevolent Fund, $128 to the Actors' Orphanage Fond, and $786 to Hie Variety Aetars* Benevolent Institution. Looks as at Chacxte was about doe to Ion that OgM. wad ■ WtHlll i m , doesn't ttt tt "THE LIGHT OF HAPPINESS; COLUMBIA. FIVE HEELS. Released Sept. f,. By Metro. STORY—Written tor screen by John C Collins Melodrama. Environment of American small town, with its narrow minded viewpoint capi- tally suggested. DIRECTION—By John C. Collins. Very good, as far as atmosphere is concerned ACTION—Drags a little In spots. SITUATIONS—Numerous interesting incidents, but only one or two strong situations. ATMOSPHEUE-^-Parttcularly realistic. CONTINUITY—Even, SUSPENSE—Not very strong. DETAIL—Excellent. COSTUMES—Bight. PHOTOGRAPHY—Good. L IGHT ING—Artistic EXTERIORS—Realistic backgrounds always is ■tivoTougb. accord with the action. IOT'EBiOBa-Comvlncing. REMARKS. This Is a pleasing little tale, treating of the scandal monger proclivities of the typical smell town Inhabitants around whose everyday life ti>e story revolves. The village parson takes it upon himself to care for an orphan girl, sadly in need of Wmdly aid. The gossips immediately get busy, and as a result, tne kindly lntentioned minister Is boycotted ■ Deciding that drastic action is necessary and justified, the mutant preacher goes to the village tavern and personally administers a nifty thrash- ing to the youth who inspired the origins! slander. Not satisfied with showing the male gossip the error of his reputation destroying ways, the min- ister forces him to publicly retract his utterances and brand himself as an unqualified liar. The action is a little alow In the beginning and sags occasionally thereafter, but the big situation coming toward tne finish atones for this fault in no snail'degree. Technically the picture is up to the standard. BOX OFFICE VALUE. Advertise Viola Dana and mention the fact that she created the role of the poor Utile rich girl in the original New York production of the above named stage play. Good two day attrae- ■wtloia for any class of nouses. Should draw espe- cially strong in smaller cities where the characters win be readily reoogndzed as famlliflr acquaint- THE DEVIL AT HIS ELBOW. t* **k WELSH SINGER." TTJBJIEB. FILMS. FIVE REELS. Released Sept IB. By Mutual. ■ CAST: ailFANWY JBTLOBENCE TURNER Evan • Henry Edwards Teen. Pomfrey .Campbell Gullan John Powys Malcolm Cherry Loiasabeth Powrys Una Venning STORY—Romantic heart interest drama. Welsh locale. Story Is Inconsistent and not pan- ticula riy strong dramatically. DIRECTION—By Larry Trimble. ACTION—Interesting at times. SITUATI ONS —Not always convincing. ATMOSPHERE—Very good CONTINUITY—Even. SUSPENSE—Not overstroDg. DETAIL—Good. COSTUMES—Accurate and picturesque. S TAR —Florence Tomer. ACTING—Oast includes: Henry Edwards, Mal- colm Cherry and Una Venning, all capable players. PHOrrOGRAPHY—O. K. LIGHTING—Wm do. EXTERIORS—Good. INTERIORS—Good REMARKS. This is a picturesque scenic production which tells an ordinary story in an ordinary manner of visualization. Florence Turner has a host of friends among the movie fans of the country who have not forgotten her as the original female star of the fllma. These former admirers of the ex-Vita star will find an average measure of entertainment In "A Welsh Singer," but it seems that If Miss Turner is to make new friendships by way of establishing herself again as a first line screen factor, that she might tit herself with better stories and arrange for more up-to-date producing facilities. This feature was made In Wales and evidences foreign workmanship, although the director la an American. One thing the fans will marvel at, and that Is the everlasting youth Miss Turner seems to have been endowed with. On the whole, "A Welsh Singer" can be rated as an average feature, and while not possessed of anything striking, should pass in the middle grade nouses -without any trouble. BOX OFFICE VALUE. One day. Advertise Turner. Mention the pic- tare's good scenic qualities. POPULAR PLAYERS. PTfE HEELS. Scleasea Sept. A ' k?y Met**. STORY—Preachment against the drink evil. MeloA drama, -written for screen by Aaron Hoffman. SCENARIO—By Aaron Hoffman. DIRECTION—By Burton L. King. Well produced picture. ACTION—Highly interesting throughout. SITUATIONS—Well constructed and possess the necessary punch. ATMOSPHERE—Good. CONTINUITY—Story Is easy to follow. SUSPENSE—Properly maintained. DETAIL—Right COSTUMES—Modera. PH OTOG RAPHY—Excellent. LIGHTING—Effective. EXTERIORS—Pleasing. INTERIORS—Convincing. REMARKS, The method employed In bringing out the point of this story reverts back to the good old tried and true dream idea. A civil engineer, who is strongly addicted to the comforts of the cup that cheers, falls asleep at his desk, and in the dream which ensues visualizes a most dire 'picture of the future, all the result of his seemingly uncon- trollable weakness. While wrappped in the arms of Morpheus the man finds himself marrying a girl of the streets, who tries to accommodate herself to her changed environment but fails dismally. During the course of the action the victim of the run demon becomes involved in an alterca- tion with his wife and forgets his good manners so far as to choke the woman quite vigorously. At this point in the story the sleeper awakes, and having received a salutary lesson, resolves to alter his general deportment. Convinced that the straight and narrow Is the best path, our hero settles to connubial bliss with the girl be was engaged to all along. Let us hope Le stuck to his plan of reformation and jived happily ever after. Dorothy Green, as the girl of Che streets, gave a particularly striking performance. Clifford ■Jiruce was the absorbently inclined hero, and acqijitted himself with honor, never overplaying for a moment a role that offered easy opportunities In 'ihat direction. Technically the picture leaves not! ring to be desired. BOX OFFICE VALUE. Good three day am-action, suitable for any type of house or class of spectators. Advertise moral of story, bringing out; its points thoroughly. SELIG TO MAKE (VOBLO'S SERIES FILMS. W. N. Sellg Is not particularly concerned regard- ing the ultimate cr/ntestents of the forthcoming World's Series Baseball Championship, that will be decided In Ootaier. The Chicago firm.- magnate decided to go out and captuie a championship himself last week, and as a result perfected the final arrangements of a deal with August Herrnwoin, chairman of the National Baseball Commissiaea. whereby the sole rights to fltm the games reposes In jj. Seng's inner vest pocket. Sellg is understood to have paid $25,000 tor tiie picture privileges. "BUSTER 44." TORKE, FIVE HEELS. Released Sept. 11. By Metro. CAST. JOHN STODDARD HAROLD LOOXWOOD Sadie Hicks Mae Allison Eagle Eye................... Lester Cuneo Larry Li vin g sto n Franklin Hall Estelie Livingston Yonda Landowska Dick WestfaU Henry Otto Mrs. WestfaU.... Aleen AHen Mrs. Stoddard Belle Hutchison Ferguson Lee Arms STORY—Written for screen by E. J. Bath, Mod- ern drama. American and Canadian locale. Appealing and strongly developed heart inter- est. SCE NARI O—By Chas. H. Taylor. DIRECTION—By Henry Otto. Excellent in every way.. ACTION—Furnishes very pleasing entertainment. SITUATIONS—Wold constructed, and properly played and directed ATMOSPHERE—Very good. CONTINUITY—.Watt maintained. SUSPENSE—Sufficient to hold the interest. DETAIL—Right. COSTUMES—Modern. PHOTOGRAPHY—Good. L IGHT ING—Artistic. EXTERIORS—The picture excels In this relation. INTERIORS—In accord with the action, REMARKS. "Mr. 44" is all about a New Tor* working girl Who yearned for the companionship of a real man, said specimen of the race to be able to swell the bosom of a size forty-four shirt. Hitting on the rather unusual method of mak- ing her desire known by placing a note in the in- terior of one of the shirts turned by the factory in which she labored, the girl found the man of {her youthful dreams, and eventually becomes Mrs. 44. out not until she had gone through a delight- ful series of adventures. Technically the produc- tion is satisfactory in every -way, and the story is sufficiently out at the ordinary to add a pleasing touch of novelty. • BOX OFFICE VALUE. • Advertise Harold Lockwood, and Mae Allison. Good three day attraction for any class of house. The Marcus Loew Circuit has booked the entire twenty episodes of tie Consolidated Film Cor- poration's exciting serial, "The Crimson Stain Mystery.'' Spencer Sladdln, the modest little space grabber, we understand, had more than a wee bit to do with the consummation of the deal. Maurice CoeteUo, starred in the mysterious serial, may be seen in person in the Loew houses In and around New York, providing a certain thing now hanging are becomes a reality. Pah I More mystery.