The New York Clipper (July 1917)

34 THE NEW YORK GLIPP-ER July 18, 1917 "THE GREATER LAW" Bluebird. ' Fire Reels. Released July 9, by Bluebird. Cast Barbara Hendtrton Myrtle Gonzales '•Seattle" La* Gretchen Lederer Anne Malone Maud Emory Jimmy Henderson G. M. Riekerts Cart Dorian Lawrence Peyton Tutty Winkle George Hernandez Laberge Jack Curtis Basil Petty................Jean BertkoH Story—By Charles J. Wilson, Jr. Scenario and direction by Lynn V. Reynolds. Actios—Melodramatic and fast. Continuity—Exceptional. Suspense Consistent. Detail—Good. Atmosphere—Fitting. Photography—Very good. Remarks. This story of the Northwest is one that is bound to be pleasing;, as it ia well aimed and acted, with its suspense carried per- fectly throughout Even though there have been numerous pictures of this type. Di- rector Reynolds must be credited with a number of novel stunts which be has in- jected into it to give it individuality. The acting of Miss Gonzalez and George Her- nandez is superb. Credit must also be given to Jean Hersholt for his portrayal of the hotel keeper. The story is that of a girl who seeks her brother in Alaska, where she ia told that be has been killed, and decides to avenge bis murder. She lives in the borne of a prospector and, while there, is told that a notorious bad man bad killed him. She then goes to this man and be informs ber that the partner of the prospector for whom she is keeping house did the killing. Challenging him to a pistol duel, the man accepts, and fires his pistol in the air, while her shot takes effect in his shoulder. Then the woman over whom the killing took place arrives in town with her hus- band, who proves to be the brother of the girl, who had not been killed at alL Box Office Value. Regular time. THE LOVE THAT LIVES" Famous Players. Five Seels. Released July 9 by Paramount. Cast. Molly HcUiU Pauline Frederick Harvey Brooks John Sainpolis Jimmy (Older Fettow) Pat O'MaUy Jimmy (Boy) Joseph Carroll Dora Palmer Violet Palmer fete McGUl Front Erans Little Molly Eldeen Btetcart Story—Drama, by Scudder Middleton. Action—Melodramatic. Continuity—Inconsistent. Suspense—Droops in places. Detail—Good. Atmosphere—0. K. Photography—Excellent. Remarks. "The Love That Lives" bears all the .evidence of having been born of a com- mendable desire to build a feature picture on mother love and devotion, striking straight at the heart-strings of the audi- . ence through its homely magnetism and wonderful sacrifice. But it appears that, in order to get five reels from the thi me. - the director had to stretch and distort the story until it develops into cheap melo- drama, with a repulsive thread that detracts much from the good impression made earlier in the picture. Pauline Frederick, always an excellent actress, has been given an unusual op- portunity to make the most of her art, and it cannot be denied that she is remarkably gifted. Her scenes show a wonderfully de- veloped degree of understanding, and her character work in this picture can be . classed as among the best she has done The theme is old. It tells of a scrub- woman mother who finds herself alone i-* the world with two children dependent upon her. The little girl passes away nd - the mother centers her Ufa in the boy, and for him makes the "supreme sacrifice" that , marks the beginning of the least interesting ; part of the film. FEATURE FILM REPORTS THE REED CASE" Butterfly. Five Reels. Released July 9 by Universal. Cast. Jerry Brennon Allen Holubar Butt Renfroy Alfred Allen Chief Brady Fred Montague Senator Reed George Pearce John Reed Sydney Dean Helen Reed... Louise Lovely Mrs. John Reed'. .Nanine Wright Schuyler Hastings..........Ernest Shields "Red" Edward Brady Remarks. "The Reed Case" starts off on a "blind trail" and becomes very much involved before it gets to the real story. But, wben it reaches that point, it baa strong human interest It tells of a young detective and an abducted girl. The latter is rescued by the former and love unites them for life. "SUDDEN JIM" Triangle. Five Reels. Released July 22 by Triangle Film Carp. Cast James Ashe, Jr: . .Charles Ray Judge Zanaan Frame. .Joseph J. Dotcling Marie Ducharme Sylvia Bremer Widow Stickney Lydia Knott Steve Gilders.:. William BeUingford Michael Moron Frank Whitson The Kid Georgie Stone 'Remarks. Sudden Jim is one of those manly young fellows who make their mark in the world. This is a picture that is bound to appeal to every one who has red blood coursing in his veins. The direction is that of a genius for detail and atmosphere, and the acting, from the star to the "mob," is high class. The direction of the fight between the rival lumberjacks is another feather in the cap of Schertzinger. Box Office Value. Box Office Value. Full run. Full run. THE STOLEN TREATY? Vitagraph. Five Reds. Released Jul* 16 by V-L-8-B. ■' - Cast. Geoffrey Wynne Earte Williams Prince Zarl Denton Vane Riddle Bernard Beigel Secretary of State Robert Gaillard Irene Mitchell Corinne Griffith Mrs. Leenori BUUe Billings Remarks. This is a story of the theft of State papers after being signed by the Secretary of State, at Washington, and a representa- tive of a foreign nation, for the purpose of extorting $15,000,000 from fjncle Sam for their return. ' The documents are finally recovered by a young Secret S ervice agent, who is aided by his aweeffieart, from the foreign representative who signed them. Good acting-was done by the star and his support Of the latter, Corinne Griffith deserves especial mention. She has a re- markably pleasing personality and should become one of our leading screen stars. Box Office Value. . Full run.