The Bioscope (Oct-Dec 1913)

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SUPPLEMENT TO THE BIOSCOPE, OCTOBER 2, 1913. Vv. VITAGRAPH CO. The Spell. — This fine story of hypnotism, as used to convict a charlatan, was specially reviewed in our issue of September 11, on page 861. (Released October 13th. Length 1,594 ft.) Roughing the Cub. —The‘‘ cub”’ reporter is sent out on a bogus ** scoop ’’ but surprises the old hands by getting news of a huge diamond robbery. (Released October 13th. Length 1,023 ft.) Love’s Quarantine.—Cutey and Dolly cannot pursue their love-making, so plan to have the house quarantined with Biddy, the cook, the patient for smallpox. Bunny finds out the plot, and Cutey is fired, falling from the window on to the two false policemen. (Released October 13th. Length 1,023 ft.) Sight Seeing in Japan.—Interesting “‘ sidelights ”’ at Yokohama, a weird market place, and distant views of Frizi Yama. A capital scene. (Released October 13th. Length 283 ft.) The Song Bird of the North.—A powerful war romance, in which the hero saves the Northern flag and leads a forlorn hope to fall just as he gains victory. Elida, the singer, has turned nurse, and finds the heroic soldier. His death proves the means of reuniting her to a lover, and the wedding is solemnised in oe esi (Released October 16th. Length 1,030 ft. An Unwritten Chapter.—Ruth wagers that she will find a new sensation for their next novel, and Philip arrives at the fishing village to find that she is loved by the coastguard. The latter overhears her jesting and denounces her as a heartless woman. The chapter remains unwritten, for she really loves the sailor and tears up the cheque for the wager. (Released October 16th. Length 1,033 ft.) Bingles and the Cabaret.—Poor Bingles seeks peace and quiet, but gets from bad to worse, until he lands in a gay cabaret, where the girls lead him a tango of atime. (Released October 16th. Length 702 ft.) Digitized by Goc gle IMPERIAL FILM COMPANY. ' Hearts that See.—A blind girl is treated by an eminent oculist, himself a deformed creature. He learns to love her sweet nature and ‘she is instinctively drawn to him. He restores her sight and leaves to go abroad, but the girl sends for him and her heart sees his true nobility, and not his out(Released October 13th. Length ward form. 986 ft.) Pen Talk.—More amazing cartoon work by Harry Mayer. His sketches are wonderfully quick and distinctly humorous. (Released October 13th. Length 534 ft.) Secret Service Sam.—A drama of spying and intrigue, in which the plotters actually get away with Government plans, but are finally overhauled on a fast tug. (Released October 16th. Length 2,015 }t.) A, E. HUBSCH & CO., LTD. DEUTSCHE BIOSCOPE. The Maid of the Clouds.—Enamoured of a performing balloonist, a girl of good family forsakes her home for a roaming life. Disillusionment is not long delayed, but the performer defeats the girl’s own attempts to escape and her sister’s efforts to rescue her—until a sensational parachute accident ends in her reunion to her real friends. (Released October 13th. Length 2,475 ft.) DEUTSCHE MUTOSCOPE. Bertie Jumps the Moon.—He becomes infatuated with aviation, and even orders a machine. His wife’s alarm results in a plot which causes him to awaken from a drunken stupor to witness the room bedecked with crépe, etc. He swears off flying and plumps iE ure firma. (Released October 16th. Length 460 ft. EXPRESS FILMS. A Summer’s Day in the Black Forest.—A fine scenic of this beautiful region of river, lake and fall. The wild beauty of the district is very clearly shown. (Released October 13th. Length 330 ft.) TYLER FILM CO., LTD. ITALA. Mr. Hobbs’ Critical Crisis.—A witty artist ejects his landlord with a card on his back, which causes the man to have a huge following of females of all ages, all intent upon matrimony. He gets rid cf them and secures peace for the landlord (and free rent) by an ingenious trick. (Released October 13th. Length 530 ft.) H. WINIK. Ave Maria.—In this appealing drama, which opens with the playing of Gounod’s lovely melody, by the little countess, a splendid story is unfolded by famous players from the leading German theatres. The story is of a crime, through which a woman loses her reason, but is eventually cured and re stored to those she loves through the strains of the “Ave Maria.’’ Special incidental music is nbtainable. (Three acts. Exclusive.) Original from NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY