New York Clipper (Sep 1915)

September It THE NEW. YORK CLIPPER 19 PICTURE PLAY REVIEWS* uTHE HEART OF JENNIFBR" (FA3IODS PbAYBBS) FIVB UEEia. ■■' (Paramount Program.) BAcel Dawn makes a beautUoI heroine in this five leel adaptation of '*TIie Heart of Jenolfer." Besides her gifts of pudcbrltude, UIbs Dawn erl- dences genuine ability as an actress, never orer- plaTlng and eiwaya avoiding the aclt-coosdoasness that so often mars the histrionic endeavors of most good loolclDg players of the feminine gender. There is much to commend in the film In addi- tion to the above mentioned. For Inotance, take the work of Irene Uowley. Uere Is an artiste who makes an emotional role absolutely con- vincing, and whose gift of repose Is a delight to die eye. She ia Just as much at home ui the lighter moments of the picture play as she Is In the situations requiring strong dramatic ability. James Klrlcwood makes a rugged type of hero. His performance is comparable with tne very best of our present day crop of what was colloquially termed in the jpalmy days of the drama, "blue shirt leads." He also directed the production, thereby scoring doubly. Harry Brown la a stem looking villain. His characterization of the disappointed rival is one that would earn the' hisses of the gallery In bygone days. What greater endorsement as a "heavy" could he ask? The exterior locations, Including several views of a picturesque stream with a background of woodland, greatly enhance the picturizatlon. One of the well played lighter moments, that nicely relieves the melodramatic jguaUtles of the tale, Is the situation In which Hazel Dawn, as Jennifer, finds herself confronted by a snake. Her subsequent rescue X>s Klrkwood, in the role of Jim Murray, the lumber superintendent, and the discovery that the stnlf on her face Is berry Juice and not blood, creates & pleasing diversion. Both players get an abundance of humor out of the situatlcr. From the time the first scene is thrown on 'the screen the story develops smoothlv, and the in- terest of the spectator is held without a break, to the finish. Photographically ezecllent. "The Heart of Jen- nifer" presents a comedy-drama that cannot fall to entertain the most exacting picture lover, Len, "HEIiBRX: OP THB NORTH" (PAMOVS PLAYERS), FIVE RBEId. Paramount Program. Uarguerlte 'Clark, dainty, petite and magnetic as ever, is the featured player In this Famous Players prodnctlon. Tbe little star works dlll- geotly, too, and her efforts are crowned with com- plete success. In "a way "Ilclene of the North," which Intro- duces the fireside recital of a talc of love and ad- venture in the North woods of Canada, Is rather a departure for tho feature organization which Bi>oiisors Its production. The action Is highly melodramatic and Includes a realistic pistol dnel, a life and death struggle on an elevated wooden structure, and a supposed marriage celebrated by a priest at tbc' point of a revolver. All of these situations are reallstlcallv played, however, and the excellent actors involveu in their enactment make them vividly interesting and Intensely convincing. There Is a considerable amount of fading in and out caujicd by tbc requirements of the story as It Ifl t>elng told. This is all done in a manner that betokens ar- tistic ability of the best grade on the part of the camera man. Tho picture has been edited, too. In a ' way that brings out forcefully Its aromatic 'values. ■ The spectator gets an Intimate view, of Mme de- cidedly picturesque scenery. There are the trees, mountains and streams of the great North woods In wonderful array, and their choice In the 'way of DANIEL FROHMAN FRESEKTS BToryboiljr** Favorite MARY PJCKFORD In a talthfnl Photo-Prodnctlon of the famous human drama By FRANCES HODGSON. BUBNETT Author of "The Dawn of a Tomorrow" In Foot Parts RRliBABBP SEPT. 6 Produced by the FAMOUS PliYEBS PUS 00. ADOLPH ZOKOR, Pres. DANIEL FROHMAN, Usoaglng Director EDWIN 8. PORTER, Treas. & Qen. Mgr. ExecmlVeOaice3:2L3-2S9 W. iath Sl. N.Y. Uanodlan dlrtrlbators, Famous FUyerd Fllm'dervlce, Ltd. CALGARY—MOSTREAU-TOROSTO exterior locations add a fine touch of color to the proceedings. One of the best played roles In tbe piece Is the Indian, portrayed by Brlgbam Royce. His coc- ceptlon of the "noble" red man Is wonderful. In fact. If the part had not been programmed 'as having been Interpreted by an actor. It would have been dllflcult to determine whether "Wild Buffalo" was a real Indian or a white man. Frank Losee, on artist of long experience and unquestioned artistry, gives a natural and ac- curate performance as an educated E^ngllshman whose gunbllng habits cause his downfall. Conway Tearlc makes a handsome hero, and Dave Wall a reverend looking priest. Elliott Dezte^ Is adequately villainous as the lialf breed, Pierre, and gives the character a dis- tinctive touch. "Helene of the North" was directed b.v J. Searle Dawley. Its general excellence attests his creative attainments. L«n. Pathe is to cover the Dnited States from Coast to Coost for a series to be called "Seeing Amer- ica First." Helen Greene, a young lady who bus figured In the . society colnmns of the .metropoli- tan newspapers, has be«i engaged as Polly Pathe, ond she will be chaperoned on her long tour by Frances Fisher Dyers, a newspaper woman of long experience, who will attend to local publicity while on the tour. All places of real historic and scenic Interest in each State in the union will be visited by these ladles together with a Pathe camera man, who will film the best of everything. It Is estimated that the Itinerary will cover some 40,000 miles, and methods of transportation will Include railroad trains, trolley cars, automobiles, muleback. car- riages, sailing vessels and steamboats. The trip wUI require some six or eight months for comple- tion. Arrangements have been made In prvctlcally every State whereby the most prominent citlzcn!<, from the governor down through mayors and city rbamt>ers of commerce to local school boards, will welcome."Polly Patbe"'aod grant every assistance. Great interest In the project has olready been ex- presncd by maiiv of-these local magnates. Women 'oil over:toe United States will be especially eager to see "Polly Pathe," as It Is said thousands of dollars have been spent on her gowns. Alicb Biuni's popularity In the picture field is advancing all the time, and the girl herself la crowing more and more In love vvlth her voA. She screens well—so woll, that. World Film has filaced her under a very Ions contract. The fans ove Alice. Some time ago Grace Gcorce. the fam- ous actress, who In private life Is Mrs. WllUam A. Dradr, made one of her many auccrsars In a play called . "Carnival." This play has been con- vtTtiMl into a motion picture drama, with tbe tltl>< of -The Ballet' Girl." and with felicitous appro- priateness Miss Brady Is to ploy tbe part wolcli Miss George made so prominent. The sto.-y Is a peculiarly touching one. A little girl Is a natural dancer, and despite the opposition of h?r stem and unbendlag aunts, she tnkei les- sons In the terpslchoreon ait, and, arrived at youne wotuanhood. gets on the stage and makes a great eui*cesa. Then her trials, -troubles and tribula- tions bfKln. The dainty dancer Is beset by the devil's dUKloles, but she finally gets through with an untarnished body ^nd soul, and settles down to a happy life with the young man of her choice. The part thoroughly well suits fascinating AD'^e Brady, and World Vllm Is making the picture alike worthy the charming girl and the theme. The first of the month will be movbig day for Carlyle Blackwell, His new home Is a thing of bfnuty and is surrounded by many acres of wooded Innds. Carlyle has his eye on a good rifie range. He Is a crack shot. MLD FILM CORPORm . i. BRM PICTURr PLAYS, Inc. PRBBEIVTS THB FAnOUS STAR i i !: in wfiicftorvjceo theSeveerCrtkufMeaVmaaty siitl&aJta^KstVlrUeAclDr (imKiMmpmGmK)NiAa(i9£ irjofbro^I. orflrttc and ibrmldobte.endjD appealing (fiaf Ancricayijicatert fheofrlcol monq^pr and producer Mr.LEEJUUBECT Jclocf ed if orfii* at Iraclion ot bis mQdniflesmi.poptaar [ajBir-rouQ.TH jtrixt theatre l^ piuJU^ McpdyJ&ptGa . 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