Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

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26 EXHIBITORS HERALD "THE GARDEN OF ALLIE" Follies of the Week-Titan Picture Corporation travesties Through the Titan Pictures Corporation the American Relief Fund will raise money to purchase tobacco and necessities for the boys at the front. One reel travesties are being produced by the Follies of the Week company under the direction of Rex Weber. The travesties have been handled in a humorous strain. They are exceedingly clean and should make a fitting addition to any program. There are many points to these pictures that can be advertised by exhibitors which should tend to interest spectators. The players appearing in these films are all prominent members of speaking stage productions. Earnest Truex, Julia Mills, Charles Grapewinn, Charlotte, the noted skater, and Raymond Hitchcock are among some of the stars. Rex Weber is devising the stories as well as directing the pictures. His success can be seen in the first two productions, "The Garden of Allie" featuring Mr. and Mrs. Truex and their two children, and the "Hawaiidiot," featuring Charles Grapewinn and Gretchen Sherman. "The Garden of Allie" is a humorous story of how Allie Smithers decides to raise vegetables to overcome the H. C. of L. The only thing he succeeds in raising is one lone bush which he immediately surrounds with a fence and tenderly nurses. His efforts at gardening being unsuccessful, he iays in a store of canned vegetables. "Hawaiidiot" tells of a man who has the Hawaii craze. His actions, entertainments and foods are all Hawaiian flavored. His wife decides to give him all the Hawaiian atmosphere he can stand, and so has palm trees brought into her home and the floor strewn with sand. She garbs herself in the costume of a Hawaiian maiden and takes ukulele lessons as well as lessons in Hawaiian dancing. The atmosphere proves too much for the "Hawaiidiot" and he decides that America is good enough for him. This last mentioned production is really better than the first and can stand on its merits. And when one considers that the Truex travesty was made in four and onehalf hours, its merits will stand out even better. Mary McAlister in "THE UNEVEN ROAD" Essanay K-E-S-E drama; two parts; published July 25 As a whole Up to standard Story _ Appealing Star Fine Support Sufficient Settings Appropriate Photography Good "The Uneven Road" is equally on a par with other productions of the interesting "Dq Children Count?" series. Mary McAlister, in a brilliant manner, displays her versatility as a child star and her work registers splendidly. Ernest Maupain, John Cossar and Jane Thomas support Miss McAlister. The story: Agnes Carlson, because she allows curiosity to govern her life, gets into all sorts of trouble. One day in her ramblings, she ignites some chemical and the explosion blinds her. An operation is the only thing which will save her. Her father, who has gambled away all his money, is driven from the home by the mother. When the mother realizes the awfulness of her child's blindness, she is about to sell herself to Carlson's former employer, when Carlson returns with enough money to pay for the child's operation. William Russell in "THE MASKED HEART" American-Mutual drama; five parts; published July 2 As a whole Good Story .....Interesting Star _ _ Fine Support Ample Settings In keeping Photography Satisfying "The Masked Heart" is an interesting feature with a well handled story and should appeal to all audiences. The work of William Russell is especially good. So with a production good as a whole, well directed and a strong star, exhibitors should find this a valuable box office feature. ONE OF BIG SCENES IN "THE MASKED HEART," WILLIAM RUSSELL'S LATEST VEHICLE (American-Mutual) A new vampire in the person of Kathleen Kirkham makes her debut in this Russell production, and she apparently has all the qualifications of a real vampire. She, no doubt, will win the hatred of audiences. Francelia Billington offers Mr. Russell her usual good support. William Conklin and Ashton Dearholt do justice to their roles. Edward Sloman is responsible for the excellent direction. The story: Philip Greycourt, a bored society man, meets Helene Villiers, the wife of John Villiers, and becomes infatuated with her. At the Villiers country home, Philip visits Mrs. Villiers in her sitting room, and her husband, returning unexpectedly, and seeing their shadows on the window shade, rushes up to the room. Philip flees into another room with Catherine, the stepdaughter of Helene. When Villiers finds Philip in Catherine's room he forces him to marry Catherine. Catherine, who has come to love Philip, is delighted and after the marriage is very happy. Before long Philip finds himself forgetting Helene and loving his wife. John Villiers dies suddenly and Helene comes to visit the Greycourts to awaken the flame of Philip's infatuation. When she finds that she is not successful, she tells Catherine that Philip merely married her to save her, Helene. Catherine, not wishing to stand between Philip and happiness, leaves. However, Philip follows and they are happily reconciled. Bemidji, Minn. — The Rex Theater, which has beer operated by E. M. Ney, has been sold to A. G. Harris of Moline, 111., who has taken possession. Mr. Harris has had seven years' experience in the motion picture business.