Catalog of 16mm Silent Motion Picture Film Library (1945)

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M O G IT L L ' S No. of Reels A famous historical incident adapted to a drama of unusual sentimental interest. A thrilling story with an all star cast .••.••7 BAREFOOT BOY, THE — With Raymond Hatton and Tully Marshall. The Barefoot Boy is always blamed for everything, and is known as the bad boy of the village, a reputation he does not deserve. Disgusted and embittered, he leaves to seek his fortune, returns many years later to avenge his early suffering, but is shown the futility of personal vengeance and the divinity of forgiveness. Inspired by the poem of the same name 1 1 ...5 BARNUM WAS RIGHT — An entertaining farce comedy featuring two brilliant Brocdway stars — Glenn Tryon and Merna Kennedy. The story is that of an impoverished young man engaged to a girl whose father has the usual objections. During the father's absence the young couple take over the family mansion, temporarily convert it into o superior hotel, circulate rumors among the guests of buried loot, and generally engage in a series of hilarious antics that bring forth howls of laughter 5 BASHFUL BUCCANEER, THE — With Reed Howes, Dorothy Dwan, Bull Montana. A sea story full of excitement and interest 5 BATTLING ORIOLES, THE — Featuring Glenn Tryon, Noah Young. A comedy classic, for all audiences 6 BEAUTIFUL CHEAT, THE — In this romance of a shopgirl who becomes a great movie star, Laura La Plante gives an appealing performance in a story both moving and distinguished. A full evening's enjoyment is embraced in this portrayal of Hollywood life 7 BEHIND THE FRONT — A Paramount Picture featuring Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton and Mary Brian. Mary gets Detective Swanson and Shorty McGee, a burglar, to enlist during the hectic daysof 1918, by vamping each of them unknown to the other. Beery and Hatton, enemies in civil life, are buddies in the great A. E. F. in a company commanded by Mary's brother. Each secretly believes himself engaged to Mary. The ensuing scenes of the air raid and the tank in No Man's Land attain the peak of humor. As two dumb doughboys who get into all the trouble possible, Beery and Hatton win first honors. If it hurts you to laugh, don't expose yourself to this picture 4 BELOW THE DEADLINE — With Barbara Worth, Frank Leight. A picture of gangdom, full of thrills 5 •BETSY ROSS — Alice Brady, Frank Mayo and Kate Lester in a thrilling play highly recommended for schools. A drama of the making of the American flag 5 BIG MONEY — Three funny men — Eddie Quillan, James Gleason and Robert Armstrong are featured in a dramatic story that packs a hilariously funny punch 9 BIG NEWS Robert Armstrong and Carol Lombard are starred in this thrill-o-drama of a newspaper reporter falsely framed by an underworld leader 6 BLACK CYCLONE, THE — With Rex (The Wonder Horse) The story of an untamed stallion and his loyalty to the man who befriended him ° BLOCK SIGNAL — An inspiring railroad feature full of daring episodes and thrilling moments 6 •Note: Titles marked with * are subject to special rental rate, as noted on page 74. Films Constantly Added to Our Library