The Bioscope (Oct-Nov 1914)

SUPPLEMENT TO THE BIOSCOPE, OCTOBER 22, I914. criminal, comes to the mine and tries to effect a robbery. The woman bravely interferes when the husband’s life is endangered by a shot, drives her father from the place, and nurses the victim back to health and love. (November 26th. 1,995 ft.) M.P. SALES AGENCY. BIOGRAPH. The New Reporter.—A drama of municipal politics, .in which the owner of a newspaper is candidate for the mayoralty. In the electioneering campaign the editor, who is in love with the proprietor’s daughter, is in want of a reporter. She volunteers, with a success that defeats her father’s opponents and brings him the A drama on conventional lines, with plenty victory. f of excitement and a pretty love interest. ber sth. 1,030 ft.) Bluebeard the Second.—An extravagant burlesque, in which Hemlock Bones finds himself disguised as Bluebeard’s newest favourite. This farce should certainly provoke hearty laughter. (November 5th. 581 ft.) The Firechief’s Bride.—‘A riotous absurdity, in which the lover of the firechief’s daughter dresses as a girl to avoid detection, and receives an offer of marriage from his intended father-in-law. It is played with tremendous energy and has much rough and ready humour. (November oth. 552 ft.) (Novem H. and B. Beautiful Varese.—A very lovely scenic picture of the neighbourhood of Milan in Northern Italy. Many exquisite views are shown, with superb photography. (November oth. 315 ft.) KALEM. Kidnapped by Indians.—A stirring Indian drama, in which Captain Blake, an army officer, rescues an Indian chief’s daughter, who, falling in love with him, proposes marriage. The blood barrier prevents this, but later he discovers that Wahnah is the daughter of an outlaw named Harding and kidnapped by Indians in her infancy. There are some fine pictures of wild Western life, plenty~pf excitement, and perfect photography, {Noxergbey mogke ft.) Vii. The Car of Death.—The Kalem railway dramas are always interesting because of their vivid realism, and this is as good as any, with a strong story woven in. The teacher of the village school, who has been asked to resign on account of want of seriousness, is instrumental in saving a picnic train from disaster by her own courage. She is implored to resume her duties, but her sweetheart, who works on the line, announces her coming wedding. (November oth. 1,050 ft.) _When Men Wear Skirts.—This is a farce of the distant future, the humour of which is more likely to appeal to a trans-Atlantic audience, (November oth. 1,038 ft.) SPECIAL. Magic Embroidery.—An ingenious and puzzling trick picture, showing the construction of embroidery designs from a magic thread. (November sth. 314 ft.) NEW AGENCY FILM CO. BURLINGHAM. Winter in the Engadine.—Always of interest and undoubted charm, this romantic portion of Switzerland and its winter sports have herein enabled an exquisite film of its class. The panoramic views are probably the best of all and some clever tinting adds artistic effect. (November 12th. 340 ft.) NEW MAJESTIC FILM CO. APOLLO. Fred Turns Homesicker.—One of Fred Mace’s merry absurdities, full of farcical humour. (November 5th. 700 ft.) RELIANCE. Bobby’s Plot.—Bobby Jones’s sister is in love with a young man of whom Bobby quite approves, but the elderly stationmaster is favoured by Mrs. Jones. Bobby sends a fictitious telegram, informing Mrs. Jones that she has _ inherited a legacy, and the station-master, suppressing it, transfers his affections to the mother. Bobby’s plot is not detected till after his sister is safely married. A very amusing and brightly played comedy. (November 2nd. 7,000 ft.) ROYAL. Mistakes Will Happen.—Jack, being. disappointed in love, resolves on suicide, and after trying various methods without success decides on rat poison. The chemist is suspicious, and substitutes sugar, which Jack puts into a cake. A tramp eats the cake and a doctor is called in, but as he happens to be the chemist he is able to cope with the matter. A lively farce, with much humous of an ingenious order, (November sth. 083 ft.) MAJESTIC. The Wheels of Destiny.w—The Black Hand of the anarchist has supplied many a theme for the dramatist, and the author of this film has made good use of his material. The unwilling membeof a secret society is com manded to kill Ju ny his employer and the father of the girl? i he is in love. om NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY