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Page Seventy-two 'The Digest of the Motion Picture Industry" CAMERA! YEAR BOOK William P. S. Earle DIRECTOR WITHIN THE LAW (with Alice Joyce and Harry Morey) "The greatest nu lodramatic motion pic- ture ever offered. It's worth walking miles to see."—"Zit," N. Y. Journal. "The picture has been beautifully done. It has a restful continuity and does not rush from scene to scene by leaps."—N. Y. Tribune. "The picturizatio„i of 'Within the Law' is the most satisfying of all the many plays turned into films. It is even more thrilling in picture form than it was as a play."— N. Y. Evening Mail. "Words of praise would hardly do more than justice to the motion picture version of 'Within the Law.' It is continuously fasci- nating."—N. Y. Herald. "Everything humanly possible has been done to produce a technically and artistically perfect picture."—Morning Telegraph. "There is a thrill in every scene."—N. Y. American. "Play's exceptional possibilities beautifully developed on screen."—Wid Gunning. HIS OWN PEOPLE (with Harry Morey) "Here is a picture that will make Maggie glad she stacked the dishes in the kitchen sink. It is clean as a whistle."—Wid Gun- ning. "A realistic production with a quaint and entertaining story."—Variety. "An irresistible appeal to be found in the quaint atmosphere."—N. Y. Telegraph. WOMANHOOD (with Alice Joyce and Harry Morey) "An inspiring, soul-stirring film spectacle. Men cheered and yelled; women cried and were thrilled."—Sunday Telegraph. "Womanhood is excellently staged and wonderfully cast." "The best preparedness production yet put on the screen."—Philadelphia North Ameri- can. THE COURAGE OF SILENCE (with Alice Joyce and Harry Morey) "Unusually powerful because of its intense human interest and owing to the fact that it is acted and directed with more than ordi- nary skill."—Dramatic Mirror. "Cast, story, directing, settings and pho- tography are blended into an almost perfect photoplay and one that will undoubtedly rank with the best of the year."—Telegraph. " 'The Courage of Silence' at the Rialto this week made capital entertainment and was very much liked."—S. L. Rothapfel. "This silent drama is as close to a real portrayal of life as we have seen."—Motion Picture News. MARY JANE'S PA (with Marc McDer- mott and Mildred Manning) "William P. S. Earle, the director, has done a remarkably effective thing in the adapta- WHAT THE CRITICS SAY: tion of this well-known stage play. It is notable for its careful detail, its appealing settings, its humor and pathos."—Moving Picture World. "Here is a picture full of fine playing, in- teresting incidents, human atmosphere. It radiates the small town stuff."—New York World. "Gave excellent atmosphere, some effec- tive lightings and detail bits with pleasing characterizations."—Wid. THE LAW DECIDES (with Harry Morey and Dorothy Kelly) "If the word excellent had not been over- worked, we should pick that word to sum up this picture. It has that rare quality—a real story, a splendid cast, and some of the keen- est psychology we have ever seen on the screen."—M. P. News. "This is a big story, splendidly played, with some remarkably big dramatic situa- tions and scores of unusually appealing hu- man touches, properly 'planted' for the right relief."—Wid Gunning. "Moving picture productions like this are hard to find. It presents a plain domestic theme whose treatment would bear consid- eration by other producers."—Moving Pic- ture World. "Well photographed, well directed and un- padded, this is one of the best features we have seen."—Sunday Telegraph. I WILL REPAY (with Conine Griffith) " 'I Will Repay' will stand as the best O. Henry subject that has been adapted to the screen. William P. S. Earle. the director, has transferred 'A Municipal Report' with full appreciation of the author's ideas. With COMING RELEASE "THE BETTER WIFE" with CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG (Management Harry Garson) With an All-Star Cast, Including Lillian Walker, Kathlyn Williams, Bar- bara Tennant, Nigel Barrie, Irving Cummings, Ben Alexander, etc. Phone 577280 Home Address 1825 Cahuenga Ave., Hollywood every flash there is some detail of impor- tance told. There are no far-fetched situa- tions. It will 'go over' big, because it tells of natural events and presents its characters in human, natural, homely roles."—Jos. L. Kelley, M. P. News. "All the charm of the South, its old tradi- tions, its graces—and failings—have been portrayed with such realism as to make one feel vividly the sorrows and joys of the peo- ple concerned."—Dramatic Mirror. "Not for a long time has Vitagraph turned out anything so rich in values. A faithful transcription of O. Henry's story with the spirit and atmosphere of the original retained with admirable artistry."—N. Y. Sun. THE LITTLE RUNAWAY (with Gladys Leslie and Edward Earle) "Here is a rollicking tale of the old coun- try that will gladden the hearts of all who see it. It is one of those clean, wholesome, homey little plays that get right under the skin and make you forget your troubles."— Exhibitors' Trade Review. "Director Earle has injected wonderfully human incidents throughout. 'Twould make a son of Ireland get out the old Henry Clay and reminisce of his boyhood days among the bogs. One of the best comedy-dramas ever created for Vitagraph."—Motion Pic- ture News. T'OTHER DEAR CHARMER (with Louise Huff and John Bowers) "This is the best-directed and most pleas- ing picture ever released by World. Mr. Earle's direction is of the highest standard, the photography is very artistic and the gar- den scenes are almost marvelous."—P. S. Harrison in M. P. News. "This pleasing little offering stands out as the best thing we have had from World in recent months. Director Earle has succeeded in making it interesting by injecting many delightful individual touches throughout."— Wid's Daily. "One of the best productions made by World in some time. The capable direction of William P. S. Earle is very largely respon- sible for its success."—Sunday Telegraph. "This is the first time that Miss Huff's fascinating personality has been so thor- oughly brought out to such good advantage. Excellent direction on the part of William P. S. Earle, an amusing plot with concealed surprises, brisk action, a good climax, and last but not least—absolutely beautiful pho- tography—make this feature a sure-fire suc- cess."—Exhibitors' Trade Review. " 'T'Other Dear Charmer' is one of the brightest and best of recent comedy releases. It is that very desirable type of film story which pleases everybody and displeases no- body. A splendid example of entertaining society comedy."—Moving Picture World.