Cinema News and Property Gazette (1912)

VI. Supplement to THE CINEMA. April, 1912. and looking out of the window, sees an inhabitant of the court, named Bill, committing robbery with violence on a weak and defenceless old man. Sally, rushing out of the house, is too late to prevent the theft, but assists the old man to his feet, and accompanies him to the police-station, where she gives information which speedily leads to Bill's arrest. This unwonted action causes great consternation amongst the inhabitants, who consider Sally a traitress for giving away one of their number, and promptly send her to Coventry Matters even go father than this, and Sally is followed by ugly looks, and menacing gestures, every time she goes in or out of her house. She decides to leave the neighbourhood, so packing up her belongings, she determines to slip out one afternoon at the time when the Court is usually quiet, and there are very few people about. She gets down to the foot of the staircase, and there, a quiet but sinister figure, stands the Basher. Poor terrified Sally flies upstairs again, and locking herself into her room, piles the furniture against the door for greater security, and crouches trembling in a corner, wondering what will happen next. To attract attention and help Sally deliberately fires the roof, knowing that the flames will bring the firemen to her aid. The flames are soon seen, and are quickly followed by a turn-out of the fire-engines from the nearest station, which happens to be the one where her lover is employed. He rescues her amidst a scene of wild excitement, and the story winds up most effectively with a fireman's wedding. HISPANO AGENCY, 58, Dean Street. W. •'THE JUSTICE OF PHILIP II."— Released April 6th. Length 1,225 feet. The plot revolves rAind an incident in the reign of Philip II. of Spain, between the years 1556-98. The opening scenes are in Flanders, where a Captain Rodas, jealous of Manfredo, unjustly arrests him. A protest is sent to Philip against the injustice of Captain Rodas. Manfredo escapes with the petition in his pocket. Phillip sees him in the distance and sends a messenger to bring him to his presence without letting him know he is King. Not knowing him, Manfredo roughly demands to see his Majesty and is greatly surprised at Court a few hours later when confronted with the King in his official capacity. Phillip says that a deserter deserves to die, and makes Manfredo swear to return to Captain Rodas for execution. Manfredo fulfils his oath and delivers the Execution Order to Captain Rodas. The firing party are about to car,ry out the extreme penalty when the King's messengers arrive and stop the proceedings. The comdemned man is reprieved and Captain Rodas' scarf of office is taken from him and placed upon the shoulder of Manfredo. IMP, F. J. Brockliss, New Compton Street, \V. "AFTER MANY YEARS.".— Released April 28th. Length 988 feet. A most pathetic little story of two brothers whose lives lead them upon different roads — one to success, the other to failure. Both unknown to the other, reside in the same town, and their two little ones become acquainted, and a strong friendship results, between the child of the rich man and her poor little neighbour. Ultimately the brothers meet by accident, and a most pathetic scene ensues. Charmingly told. "I WISH I HAD A GIRL."— Released April 28th. Length 470 feet. A real laughter-maker, which showmen would do well to include in their programmes. KALEM, M. P. Sales Agency, Wardour Street, W. " CAPTAIN RIVERA'S REWARD."— Released >April 28th. Length, 1,019 feet. This film is a thrilling historical incident of the days of the oversea colonisation of California. Taken as it is amidst beautiful scenery it should appeal strongly, altogether apart from an excellent story .m "THE BELL OF PENANCE."— Released April 1-tth. Length 1,030 feet. Drama. A splendid drama of the old mission days when Cahforna was a Mexican colony and under the domination of the clerical party. Costume and setting are alike excellent, and the story itself has a strong historical interest. The Bells of Penance are still to be seen in many of the Mexican villages. Altogether an exceptionally good film. ' ' TRAPPED BY WIRELESS. ' '—Released April 18th . Length 1,011 feet. Drama. To English people American politics are, as a rule, confusing, but this film is sufficiently dramatic to rank as a first-class story. It deals with the very latest invention of our modern life, wireless telegraphy, and the power of the Press. The story hinges round the affections of Burke, the city editor of the "Star," and Alice Marshall, daughter of the reform candidate for Mayor. In spite of Burke's efforts, a plot to ruin Marshall on the charge of bribery is very nearly successful. It happens, however, that Alice's brother Bob is experimenting with a wireless telegraphy outfit and catches the message that betrays the plot. All ends well, and the love affair comes to a happy consummation. "THE HALF-BREED."— Released April 18th. Length 939 feet. Indian drama. A strong sensational film with plenty of fighting in it. A party of adventurers, among them Hazel and her father, are starting out for the gold-diggings, and they refuse to take the half-breed in their company. They journey through the wild Western Country, and on the wav Hazel finds and succours an injured Indian. Unknown to the gold-seekers, the half-breed follows them, and witnesses the success of their prospecting. He tells the Indians what he has seen, induces them to attack the white men's camp, and under cover of the fighting carries off Hazel to the tent of one of the tribe. It proves to be the man whose life the girl saved, and he overpowers her captor and restores her to her father. Finally peace is concluded, and the treacherous half-breed hanged. LUBIN, M, P. Sales Agency. Wardour Street, YV, " HER HEART'S REFUGE. "—April 21st. Length 710 feet. Farce-comedy. A strong domestic drama with a wide range of appeal. Fred Miller is an artist, and his chosen companion is a young society man named Harry Lewis. Both are warm friends of Florence Chapin. Lewis would gladly win her, but she favours Fred, who, however, is not enthusiastic. Miller goes away to study painting, and in the y bohemian set meets a beautiful model, Gladys Stewart, and becomes infatuated. He proposes, is accepted, and writes home to his parents to inform them that he is shortly to be married. This is a bad blow to Florence and affects her reason. Lewis goes to Fred and endeavours to bring him back. There he meets the model and falls in love with her himself. Miller marries his first love, and the model seeks solace from the world as a member of a sisterhood. "THE BABY TRAMP. "—April 21st. Length 710 feet' Farce-comedy. Quite a good comic film. Noticing the attentions conferred upon babies in the park by passers-by, two tramps get an idea of using this scheme for their own benefit. One of them dresses up as a baby and they steal a go-cart. All goes well until a passerby strokes the baby under the chin and discovers that he needs a shave. Trouble follows. "THE HANDICAP."— Released April 28th. Length 907 feet' One of the best films of Mexican life on the Frontier recently presented. The racecourse scenes on the well-known Juarez race track are magnificently done, and the film is one which will be particularly appreciated by^the sport loving British public. " MY PRINCESS."— Released April 28th. Length 1132 feet. A very pretty romance that should be a top liner on the bill. Lois Sheridan, an orphan, is making her living by telling fairy tales and other stories to rich folks children. Hal Meredith, desiring to become one of her patrons, borrows four kiddies from his washerwoman and represents they are his own. One of the children is a cripple, and the little fellow becomes much attracted