The Bioscope (May-Jun 1915)

SUPPLEMENT TO THE Bioscupe, JUNE 3, I915. COMMENTS ON THE FILMS. BY OUR OWN For Addresses, Telephone Numbers, etc., see ‘‘ Film Releases.” REVIEWERS. The following critical film reviews are contributed by our own staff of critics, and contain candid opinions of the produotions reviewed. Any films not dealt with in this supplement, particularly “exclusives,’’ will be found, ae usual, either on eur “ Pick of the Programmes ” pages, or in the body of the paper. H, A. BROWNE & CO., LTD. WESTON. Pimple’s Past.—Employed by the Government— in the capacity of a convict !—Pimple makes his escape, and first robbing a convenient scarecrow of its clothes, wanders into the grounds of an adjacent hostel, where he joins a merry party, to whom he relates the sad story—highly coloured, by the way-of his past life. At the conclusion of his tale, which has earned him a glass of beer, he is suddenly confronted by a warder, who promptly hauls him back to prison. Fairly effective comedy, in which much of the humour is derived from the quaint “verses’”’ that act as sub-titles. (July rst. 954 ft.) DAVISON’S FILM SALES AGENCY. LION’S HEAD. inventing Trouble.—Cleverly staged trick comic depicting the results, all quite unexpected, of some very alarming pieces of apparatus, the work of inventor Juggs, a crank, who intends fo save labour, ad lib. One of his machines, a patent cooker, finallv produces a prehistoric monster which bags the scientist, thus ending an ingenious comic. (July 15th. 628 ft.) °— ; MARTIN. Shocks and Shorts.—Special reissue of a successful film wherein a grasping houscholder sets about the ‘electrification ’’ of his villa, but reckons without the pranks of a verv mischievous bov. Many quaint trick effects, and a capital half-reel. (July rath. 551 ft.) 4 SAY FILM. The Topical Sketch: No. 2.—More clever car‘toons, done in masterly style by ‘‘ Sav.” and emphasised in value by his witty allusions to various everyday topics. (July 12th. 2909 ft.) ” .Y P a 5 S.F.A: oUF ONS a eg Zoological Gardens, Copenhagen.—.‘ film which should prove of extreme interest, splendidly taken, and affording very fine views of a large variety of well-kept animals and Cc yeoTe” 577 ft.) OO8 WILL DAY. Swat That Fly!—Should prove a topical issue of extreme value and, in first-class quality, shows the origin and life of the common fly, his emergence from the grub and chrysalis stages being particularly interesting portions. Next we see how the pest infests the manure heap, and just as impartially transfers his affections to the contents of the tea table or a baby’s teat. A film of decided educational! interest and well worth = specially advertising wherever shown. (July 15th. 318 ft.) THOMAS A. EDISON, LTD. The Family Bible.—Henry Gersen, a widower, is ruined by the defalcations of his partner. He goes out West with his daughter Alice, and works under an assumed name. ‘The son of a wealthy widow, who was a friend of Gersen, falls in love with his daughter. The mother opposes the match until she discovers the girl’s identity by the medium of the old Family Bible. A fine drama, admirably plaved by a strong company. (July 12th. 1,145 ft.) A Spiritual Elopement.—An amusing comedy, in which Evelyn and her sweetheart Jack, obtain possession of important papers, which her uncle is retaining by giving him the idea that the place is haunted. Mr. Arthur Housman, with the assistance of a trombone and a big drum is in his most humorous vein, and Mr. William Wadsworth gives a funny character. sketch as Uncle Hughey. (July 12th. 626 ft.) _ The Phantom Thief.—An interesting drama of artist life. This film was awarded the prize of the I:dison contest in the Dramatic Mirror. It 1s reviewed in another column. (July 15th. 1,200 ft.) A Lucky Loser.—\rs. Smith takes the precaution of removing the money from her hushand’s pocket book before he is called out to see a sick friend, and when at the club he discovers his wallet is empty, he accuses the waiter, Jenks, of the theft. While taking money from his own safe, Smith is mistaken for a burglar, but explanations at the police court show that he is entitled to a reward for the arrest of the waiter, who is wanted by the police. It is an ingenious and amusing comedy, excellently played. (July rsth. 970 ft.)