Cinema News and Property Gazette (1912)

1U Supplement to THE CINEMA. A) Kir [gi2. "An Assisted Elopement" (American). upon laughable situation. In short, this film appeals forcibly to the modern educated public. The subject is the laughable adventures of a convent girl, Mdlle. Nitouche, and her music master. The latter writes an opera, and owing to an unforeseen incident, the little convent girl has to take the prima donna's part. Together master and pupil go through endless adventures, and the film is one long scream. No showman should miss it as it is one of the best things we have seen for some time. AMERICAN CO., lot, Wardour Street, W. -Released April 24th. "THE LEAP YEAR COMEDY."— Released April 20th. Length 970 feet. An exceptionally amusing and topial film. A widower falls in love with his neighbour, a widow. His love-making is somewhat upset by his children and by the widow's son and daughter, who consider it their duty to keep an eye on their parents. Meanwhile the young people become interested in each other, and a most amusing climax is reached on February 29th, when the various couples pair off. A clever little film worthy a place in any programme. "THE LAND BARON OF SAN TEE. Length 990 feet. That great problem of the West — the water problem — is well illustrated in this film. A cruel, crafty land baron finds it to his interest to completely stop the water supply of an entire town. The result is powerfully depicted — the su ering of women and children, the relentless barbarity of a selfish old man who meets his retribution in a singular way. A wonderful portrayal of a great question, masterfully bandied. An excellent film. "AN ASSISTED ELOPEMENT."— Released April 27th. Length 995 feet. Good Western Comedy, showing how a young mechanic, in the race for love, makes a grandstand play and wins out in the ninth innings. A home run with the girl in the case — and an attorney rival paying the marriage fee in the county jail, plus a fine for speed and carting away the happy pair in his automobile ! A most amusing story. "FROM THE FOUR-HUNDRED TO THE HERD."— Released May 4th. Length 990 feet. Displeased with her indecision, Jack Stevens, a man of moderate means, asks Clarice Weybrook to accept either him or the rich Earl of Derbly. They quarrelled and Clarice married the Earl. Two years later the Earl, bankrupt, dies and Clarice and her mother go to live on what they think is their own ranch, but which has really been purchased by Jack. Thus an odd situation is brought out and finally solved to everyone's satisfaction. This film contains 1 — .^ szr ^1 ^H ggU^ \ *m" j^h<< ^W^ T°V«1 "For the Honour of the Family'' (Vitagraph) some splendid views, the scene shifting from the splendour and luxury of California's greatest hotels to the out-of-doors life of the ranch. Showmen should make a point of securing this film. AMERICAN FILM. Cecil Court, W.C. "THE RECKONING."— Released April 6th. Length 900 feet Drama. A splendid film of the Far North, of thrilling interest all through. Frank Sheilds and some miners are working a mine. Frank writes asking his brother to come North. Bob sets out and encounters Bart Murray, a bully. A fight ensues, and he is killed. The news is heartrending to Frank, who eventually causes Bart to kill himself by his own weapon. He is wounded himself, but under Kate's care finally recovers and is rewarded by winning her for his wife. BISON. Cosmopolitan Film Co., Gerrard Street, W. "WAR ON THE PLAINS."— Released April 21st. Length 2,190 feet. This film is one of the magnificent 101 Ranch productions that have created such a sensation in the film world. It is really wonderful to see the accuracy and careful work that the Bison Company have put ii to it. Every little detail is historically correct and the actual fighting magnificently done. One gets a stronger idea of the heroism of the early Pioneers and a more vivid appreciation of the truth of the early American literature chronicling the perils of the Indians than one has ever had before. Altogether a big film that no one can afford to be without. We see two lost prospectors struggling over the arid plains. Their stock of water is nearly exhausted. Wearied and worn, they lie down to rest, and while one sleeps, the other, Drake, treacherously steals the remainder of the water from his companion's waterbottle, then rides off leaving his f iend to his fate. Thefilm is full of strong dramatic situations, is not without an effective love interest, and the battle between emigrants and Indians will arouse the enthusiasm of the audience. Excellently done all through. B. & C. Bxdelx Street, W. " HOW MICKEY DOOLEY SURVIVED THE COAL STRIKE."— Released April 7th. Length 360 feet. The B. and C. Company is to be congratulated upon the enterprise .which resulted in the production of this film. We