Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

26 EXHIBITORS HERALD Mae Murray in "AT FIRST SIGHT" Famous PlayersParamount comedy-drama; five parts; published July 2 As a whole _ Splendid entertainment , Story „ _ Pleasing Star Enjoyable Support Fine Settings _ Appropriate Photography Clear "Good for the kiddies and grown-ups, too," is how "At First Sight" might best be described. The story is new and refreshing and the production contains five reels of cheerful entertainment. Mi-s Murray gives a delightful interpretation of a romantic heiress and she is ably supported by Sam T. Hardy, Jules Rancourt, Julia Bruns, W. R. Carlton, Nellie Lindreth, William Butler and Edward Sturgis. The story was written by George Middleton. Robert Leonard directed. Mr. Hardy's interpretation of a young author who is AN AMUSING SCENE FROM "AT FIRST SIGHT," FEATURING MAE MURRAY (Famous Players-Paramount) always grasping at people's ideas for material for stories, is very well done. He brings much humor into the production by producing a pencil and paper and jotting down remarks made by his heroine just when the romantic miss expected he would take her in his arms or make some fuss over her. The stamp of New York's Rialto will probably help exhibitors in their decision regarding this picture. The story: Justine Gibbs is a wealthy heiress and her guardians have decided that she must marry* Paul. But Justine has ideas of her own. She is very much infatuated with the works of Hartly Poole, a noted author, and after she has met him she decides to win his love. Hartly has settled in the village that he might write a successful novel. His ideas have entirely given out and his acquaintance with Justine gives him new material. His novel proves to be a great success and as the story succeeds and grows so does love. And at the close of the picture Hartly loves Justine just as" much as his hero of the storv loves the heroine. William Desmond in "TIME LOCKS AND DIAMONDS" Triangle drama; five parts; published July 8 As a whole _ Good attraction Story Strong crook play Star _ Dashing Support Excellent Settings _ _ In keeping Photography _ Clear W illiam Desmond carries off the honors in this crook play, and the audience at the Covent Garden TheaterJS Chicago, thoroughly enjoyed it. The Chicago censor* gouged out three or four big scenes and substituted soma» subtitles of their own, which did not add to the picture's strength; but exhibitors will find it a strong attraction nevertheless. It has been produced with the usual Triangle finesse, and Mr. Desmond is surrounded by a very capable company. Mildred Harris, Gloria Hope, Robert McKim, Rowland Lee and Milton Ross take part. The photography is clear and the direction perfect. The story: "Silver Jim" Farrell and his partner, Crabbe, both crooks, are living quietly outside of New York. The arrival of Farrcll's sister from a convent compels the two to go straight. However, a request comes to "spring" a friend who has been arrested, and they resolve to make one more robbery to raise money to free their friend. They steal a valuable necklace from a jewelry store. Farrell's sister is about to marry a young South American, and the jeweler's son is asked to be best man. Here he recognizes Farrell as the thief, but upon Farrell's promise to return the necklace the following day, does not expose him. Farrell's sister sails on her wedding journey. Farrell returns the necklace and discovers that the head of the jewelry store is his former partner who stole a fortune from him. To avoid exposure the merchant gives Farrell a check in settlement, and the two crooks, Crabbe and Farrell, sail to a foreign country to start life anew. Tacoma, Wash. — J. L. Gottstein and Frederick W. Fisher of the Greater Theaters Company, Seattle, are conferring with the E. F. Gregory Company in regard to the purchase of a theater site near the American Lake cantonment. Jane and Katherine Lee in "THE TWO LITTLE IMPS" William Fox comedy-drama; five parts; published July 8 As a whole _ Draggy comedy Story _ / Nil Stars _ Precocious Support _ _ Adequate Settings Elaborate Photography Fair As is usual with screen stories written to fit the needs of the occasion, "The Two Little Imps" falls down hard. The antics of the two Lee kiddies, while most interesting at times, pall upon one when strung out into a five-reel j subject. In this latest Fox production they are not nat-j ural. The piece is slow-moving — especially laughable is' a struggle between Uncle Billy and two burglars, which lacks punch and conviction. An elaborate interior picturing of a hotel ballroom and lobby is used in the produc-. tion. Considerable footage is consumed following twc| burglars in and out of rooms, and the end is a welcomt relief. The story: Uncle Billy is left in charge of Jane anc Katherine by their mother. While Billy tries to maki love to a young lady the two children, dressed in make shift Hawaiian attire, give a hula-hula dance at the hea< of the stairs. A slippery rug carries one into the mids of the assembled guests, and Uncle Billy whips Jane an>[ puts her to bed. Burglars break into the hotel, an'j. Uncle Billy is almost overcome by them when Jan j knocks one of them senseless with a flatiron. Camden, N. J.— W. J. Burnett has sold the Cosy Th< ater and the B. & O. Theater to C. J. Ashford. I