Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

28 EXHIBITORS H Jl^TA L D United States Supreme Court during 1814, after the British burned the capitol, are included in this issue. Other items of interest are taking little Willie, a chimpanzee, for an airing; how chickens should be housed, and views of the various breeds of chickens; the floating dwellings of Canton, China, and many interesting views of farms devoted to the breeding of goats. Marjorie Rambeau in "MARY MOREL AND" Powell-Mutual drama; five parts; published July 9 As a whole _ Good Story _ Marie Van Vorst's novel Star _.„ Likeable Support _ Sufficient Settings _ Suitable Photography _ Agreeable Frank Powell has adapted to the screen Marie Van Vorst's novel, "Mary Moreland," and has put Marjorie Rambeau in the leading role. Theater patrons who have had an opportunity of seeing Miss Rambeau in her previous productions will no doubt welcome this subject and find it enjoyable. Mr. Powell has cast Miss Rambeau as Mary Moreland and has given her sufficient support in the persons of Robert Elliott, Gene LaMoth, Augusta Burmester, Fraser Tarbutt and Edna M. Holland. The direction has been done by Mr. Powell. The story: Thomas Maughm, a Wall Street broker and unhappily married, finds himself in love with his secretary, Mary Moreland. He confesses his love to Mary and she leaves his employ. After Mary has traveled around in various positions she returns to her home. She learns of the death of Maughm's wife and this time she listens to Maughm's confessions of love. Ann Pennington in "THE LITTLE BOY SCOUT" Famous Players-Paramount drama; five parts; published July 28 As a whole _ Fair Story _ _ _ Patriotic Star Petite Support _ Ample Settings Faithful Photography Good The one big thing about "The Little Boy Scout" is that it is entirely a patriotic production and from this angle it should be met with success* The story is a mere thread flowing through the manoeuvers of our soldiers at the Mexican border and the training of boy scouts. Ann Pennington is a charming miss and her work will no doubt be admired by her many followers. Owen Moore, Fraunie Fraunholtz, Marcia Harris, George Burton and Harry Lee are in the supporting cast. The story is by Charles Sarver. Francis J. Grandon directed. The story: Justina Howland lives with Miguel Alverez, her Spanish guardian, who insists that the young woman marry his son. Justina rebels and on the eve of her wedding leaves. She arrives at the border and is taken in by Thomas Morton and his company of Massachusetts soldiers. Justina goes to live with her aunt and shortly after her arrival there the boys return from the Mexican border. Justina and Thomas renew their acquaintanceship and then in order to save Justina from her Mexican uncle, who* has pursued her, Morton marries Justina. Utica, X. Y.— The South Street Theater, at South and Miller Streets, has been taken over by William F. DonIon. The name has been changed to the Orpheum Theater. X "A RUNAWAY COLT" f Selig-K-E-S-E comedy; two reels; published July 23 "A Runaway Colt" is one of the Sclig-Hoyt comedies for publication through K-E-S-E. There are many humorous situations worked into the story, which concerns a young girl who loves the hired man, but whose father determines she shall marry the banker's son. The young people decide to elope since father will not consent, and so board a train. Father pursues in an an ship, and after a merry chase he finally lands in the trafl by falling through the roof and upsetting a checker game. The enraged players take father and throw him off the train, and the young people are permitted to cofl tinue their elopement. "HIGH SPEED," SECOND BUTTERFLY FILM ON NEW SCHEDULE, STARS JACK MULHALL AND MISS RIDGEWAY The second Butterfly production to be issued on ■ separate schedule by Universal will be "High Speed," featuring lack Mulhall and Fritzi Ridgew-ay, to be issued July 16. The story deals with {angled family affairs of a prosperous pork-packer who tries to live like a regular American, despite the efforts of his ambitious wife to foistS titled son-in-law upon him. His daughter Susan, played by Fritzi Ridgeway, has been pretty well spoiled byfl course at a high-priced finishing school, where she has gained very little useful knowledge but a blase view 9 life and people. A SCENE FROM "111011 SPEED," A BUTTERFLY PRODUC.i TION STARRING FRITZI RIDGEWAY, TO BE PUBLISHED JULY 16 (Butterfly) This is a sore trial to father. In desperation he intrc duces to Susan "Speed" Cannon, a business man, in hope that "Speed" will succeed in getting the girl's attcntioij Living up to his name, "Speed" proceeds to lead Susa; and her mother a lively chase, and incidentally cures bot of them of their shallow notions of existence. Both Jack Mulhall and Miss Ridgeway succeed in dlrf ating telling characterizations. A feature of the produ> tion is an attempted elopement between the young folk aided and abetted by father, which falls through at tl last moment, much to father's disgust. Sanderson, Tex.— A $15,000 fire here recently d stroyed the Bohlman motion picture theater and se cral stores.