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"THE CHOSEN PRINCE"—A Photodr^ 'HERE are certain outstanding stories in the Bible which one longs to read and hear told o' and over again, and the toucliing story of brother love which existed between David, son of Jes and Jonathan, son of the all-powerful Saul, king of Israel, is one of these. T Biblical account of this great affection, not second even to the love of Damon and Pvthi may be found in I Samuel, Chapters 16 to 22 inclusive; Chapter 24, and Verse 4 of Chap 31. Among orthodox Jews even at this day it is customary for elderly parents to chi their children into brotherly and sisterly peace and harmony by speaki of the classic pledge of David and Jonathan, writ in each other's wi living blood. Indeed, this scene is one of the most effective in 'The Cho Prince," an eight reel mo- lion picture productioni J which is said to have cost ^» more than S5U.UO0 to produce in California and which is available for the use of churches. Sunday schools^ church societies, lodges, clubs, etc. The film follows the sacred narrative rather faithfully, and upon the whole is little short of masterly in portraying on the screen the life, manners, customs, hu- man characteristics and emotions existing during the formative period of Israel when the first of the long line of kings began to reign. The scenic effects have been neither cheapened nor over-elaborated, and the soft air of the Orient lies like some unrisett incense of the past over each scene. The tone and tempo of the production are well gauged;! the photography is modern and without blemish save for a few minor exceptions, and the same is true of the lighting which for the most part is adequate. The acting of Edward Alexander as David. Charles Perlev as Jonathan, and Verna Felton as Michal, Sauls younger daughter and David's sweetheart, is capital and leaves nothing to be desired. Moah Beery. Jr., as Saul is effective at times but in some scenes is inclined to overdo his part and be- come star>'. Most of the characters, however. «re sustained in a natural and convincing manner and the picture holds one's interest from beginning to end. Institutions and organizations interested in showing a photodrama of this type, in which brotherly love is the dominant note and in which the director has wisely refrained from tampering with the beautiful Bible story to any injurious extent, will do well to include this film as part of their religions, moral and social program, whatever the occasion. The picture is not over the heads of any group and is admirably adapted for young people between the ages of fourteen and twenty. Condensed Synopsis of thf. Eight Reels Samuel, the last of the judges ruling over Israel, had anointed Saul, the herdsman, to become the first king. When Saul first assembled the Israelites for battle they were armed with sharpened goads and sickles and only Saul and Jonathan had swords and armor. Saul led to victory and soon became so vain that he refused to follow Samuel's advice. j^ljovc Doeg interrupts a message to Michal from David telling her he is safe. 3elQW—Bethlehem the home of Tesse. David returns from the hills with his sheep. 16 Center—^The marriage of David and M I