The New York Clipper (May 1917)

May 9, 1917 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 39 FEATURE FILM REPORTS "GRAY HORSE TROOP" Vitagraph. Six Reels. Released May 7 by Vitagraph. Cast. Copt. George Curtis...... Antonio Moreno Jennie, hit titter Mrs. Bradbury Crawling Elk Otto Lederer Cut-Finger Al Jenningt Hit Wife Neola May Col Btreeter .Robert Burnt Lawton Edward Cecil EsSenator Brisbane H. A. Harrow Eltie, hie daughter Edith Storey Story—Drama, written by Hamlin Gar- land. Director, William Wolbert. Action—Rapid. Continuity—Smooth. Suspense—Sustained. Detail—O. K. Atmosphere—Good. Photography—Excellent. Remarks. "The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop" is an excellent picture of Westers set- tlers and their relations with, the Indiana. Indian life and customs are portrayed in a convincing manner. The opening scenes are particularly beautiful, showing their peaceful mode of living before the white men took the land away from them. Curtis, the Captain of the Gray Horse Troop, is made government agent, replac- ing one whose unscrupnlonsness has made it uncomfortable for the red men. His kindness to the Indians wins their love and trust and he defeats the efforts of cattlemen, who through political graft, at- tempt to oast the Indians from their ter- ritory. Ex-Senator Brisbane is a powerful fac- tor against the Indians, and his daughter, with whom Curtis has fallen in love, at first sides against the young officer. A sheep herder is then murdered and the enraged settlers invade the town to re-' venge themselves on the Indians, whom they believe guilty. A battle is averted by the arrival of the Gray Horse Troops, for whom Curtis has sent. Curtis discovers the guilty Indian and escorts him safely to the jail, which so angers the white men that they plan to mob him. Elsie by this time has been won over by Curtis, and, learning of her love Curtis braves the wrathful mob and manages to subdue them and order once more reigns. Box Office Value. Two or three days. "LITTLE MISS FORTUNE" Erbograph. Five Reels. Releated May 10 by Art Dramas Cast Sit .Marian Bvoayne Flossie LueUe Dorrington Jim Hugh Thompson Ned Bradley Barker Story—Dramatic. Written by Rev. Clar- ence J. Harris. Directed by Joseph Devering. Featuring Marian Swayne. Action—Very interesting. Continuity—Consistent. Suspense—Sustained. Detail—Correct. Atmosphere—Convincing. Photography—Excellent. Remarks. Author, director, camera man and play- ers have combined to make "Little Miss Fortune" one of the best screen products shown in a projection room hereabouts this season. Marian Swayne in this picture proves herself to be one of our best screen stars. She possesses a remarkably pleasing per- sonality, a sweet face and an irresistible smile. She is altogether charming and makes Sis a most lovable character. All the members of the company, including a young boy and a little tot do capital work. Box Office Value. Two days. Will hold any audience. Ad- vertise Marian Swayne together with some of the best dramatic scenes. "MILLIONAIRE'S DOUBLE" Rolfe Photoplays. Five Reels. Releated April 30 by Metro. Cast. Bide Bennington Lionel Barrymore Constance Brent Evelyn Brent Richard Qlendon Harry S. Northrup Jamet Brmt H. H. Pattee Stevent John Smiley "Kid" Burn* Jack Raymond Bob HoUovay Louis Wolheim Story—Drama, written by June Mathia Directed by Harry Davenport. Photog- raphy by John M. Bauman. Action—Entertaining. Continuity—Even. Suspense—Sustained. Detail—Correct. Atmosphere—Convincing. Photography—Good. R em a rk s. Although the picture lags in interest at first, as soon as the action is speeded np with the injection of comedy it becomes delightfully entertaining. Bide Bennington, a young American millionaire, returns to New York from abroad and, finding himself forgotten, de- cides to take a trip across the continent. A burglar enters his house while be is gone and takes a sealskin coat and some valuable papers, but is himself killed and thrown into the river. The coat is found on the pier, and Bennington is reported to have committed suicide. He returns to New York upon hearing that his "widow" has claimed his estate, and finds the "widow" to be Constance Brent, who is aiding Richard Glendon, leader of a band of crooks, because he threatens to expose her father, an English fugitive. She and Glendon notice Bennington's resemblance to the supposed dead man, and he, in order to trap them, allows them to persuade him to enter the conspiracy to obtain his own estate. The three take up a residence in the Bennington home. As the days pass, Bide falls in love with Constance, who, upon the death of her father, confesses to him her reason for being in the conspiracy. Bide then promises to lead an honest life and tarns Glendon.over to the police, but is himself taken into custody. He is de- tained, however, only until the arrival of his valet, who identifies Mm, and he is then released, returning to Constance. Box Office Value. Ought to be able to attract for three days. TWO VITAGRAPH HITS ON BDWV Last week the Greater Vitagraph had two pictures running In Broadway theatres within two blocks of each other, and both played to capacity business. "Within the Law," at the Broadway Theatre, has had the unanimous praise of every New York theatrical critic and is drawing such large business that the Vitagraph will continue its presentation in another large theatre on Broadway after its limited engagement at the Broadway Theatre if a suitable theatre can be secured. "The Sixteenth Wife," at the Rialto Theatre, has drawn capacity business at each performance SURATT BACK FROM LAKEWOOD Valeska Suratt and her company have returned from Lakewood, N. J., where they went to make the interiors of her coming Fox release. Among those who accom- panied her were her director, William Nigh, and Violet Palmer. MUST KNOW EXHIBITORS Albert W. Goff, assistant general man- ager of V-L-S-E, has issued instruc- tions to the twenty-seven branch man- agers of V-L-S-E to become personally acquainted with every exhibitor in their respective territories. WsWtWtjmMM niiimaMiiiimmmntOMacmnncatiii m m a m s I 11 11 II II II II |B IVAN FILM PRODUCTIONS, Inc. 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