Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

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24 EXHIBITORS HERALD Terror." While at times the story is slight, Violet Mersereau's excellent work will hold any audience and picture patrons should thorough enjoy this production. The story and direction of "The Little Terror" is the work of Rex Ingram. Miss Mersereau's supporting cast consists of Sidney Mason, Xed Finlay, Robert Clugston, Jack Raymond, Mrs. Brundage and Edward Porter. life of the young man his daughter loves. Their engagement brings a happy close to the picture. AN AMUSING SCENE FROM "THE LITTLE TERROR," WITH VIOLET MERSEREAU AND NED FINLAY (Bluebird) The story: At the death of Wallace Saunders he leaves his little daughter in the hands of his father. The elder Saunders never approved the marriage of his son and so at first pays little attention to the lonely girl. But when George Reynolds, who had promised to marry Alice, comes to claim his bride the elder Saunders does all in his power to prevent the marriage. The young couple elope and after the ceremony Reynolds explains that he is in a position to provide for Alice as the grandfather does. He produces proof to this effect and all are made happy. Harold Lockwood in "THE HIDDEN SPRING" Yorke-Metro drama; five parts; published July 16 As a whole Story Star Support Settings Photo&raphy Good Old Fine Suitable .Agreeable Clear Even if every production offered by the Metro Distributing Corporation is not a subject that can be booked with confidence a Yorke picture, if it carries Harold Lockwood in the leading role, will attract certain patrons. While the story of "The Hidden Spring" is an old one and a story that once was popular, it has been handled in an interesting fashion and Harold Lockwood gives to it that something frequently found lacking in previous offerings of this distributing company. Xo doubt exhibitors and their patrons who viewed Mr. Lockwood's production prior to "The Hidden Spring'' will be glad to learn that he has selected a new leading lady — a lady with some personality. Vera Siccon offers Mr. Lockwood good support in the role of Thora Erickson. The story tells of a young lawyer who goes to a mining town which is ruled by a grafting lawyer. He decides to show the people where they are being cheated out of their rights. In doing so he has to expose the father of the girl he loves. Everything turns out well when the father meets his death in trying to save the Maciste in "THE WARRIOR" Harry Raver, Inc.; seven reels; state rights; published July 16 As a whole _ Gigantic Story Spectacular Star _ _ Volcanic Support Splendid Settings ....Superb ' Photography Exauisite Do you remember the Nubian in "Cabiria"? You want to see him again? Foolish question. Well you may. See Maciste in "The Warrior." A number of surprises are in store for you. Perhaps the greatest when you discover that Maciste is not an African, but an Italian, and not a very swarthy one at that. His tremendous physical strength is again displayed in 7,000 feet of stirring, thrilling and glorious action. Maybe you think this story of the Alpine war is gruesome, but you are wrong. Even when terrific scenes are unrolling Maciste's marvelous power brings much laughter. It is well that Maciste possesses a genial nature and that his energies are simply directed against his few enemies, for he has the strength "that will move mountains." The picturesque Alps add magnificent scenery. When patrons view the insurmountable cliffs that are! scaled with rope and pulley and the chasms bridged by the same means — the brave men using their well trained! bodies and accomplishing the seemingly impossible — the-l ater patrons should learn a deep lesson. There is a subtle message to mankind in the film. The story is incidental, but furnishes plenty of motive for the deeds of valor and heroism that Maciste performs with the air of having put two lumps of sugar in tea oil some other such trivial happening in a busy day. Thfl exhibitor who books this picture will find it a big monejil maker. , „;-| The story: Italians in Austria arc interned and maltreated. Maciste is among them. They are cast intcj] prison. Maciste overcomes the two guards and thej[ escape and seek refuge in an Italian castle on Austria! territory. The count and his nephew feed the starving! people. The Auslrians arrive and Maciste lures then from the castle, while the nephew, through a secret pas sage, escorts the refugees to Italian soil. Maciste is bounc hand and foot, but succeeds in breaking the ropes ant |" escapes. He is brought before the Italian commande and enlisted in the service. Meantime the count has beet thrown into a dungeon, while his captors hunt for treasure they suppose to be hidden. The nephew's swe heart embroiders him an Italian flag and blesses it. Saints arc invoked to preserve him and their cause and1 him Godspeed, while she hides from the Austria Pluffer, one of the guards Maciste had overcome in first escape, writes him that he is torturing the old count only waiting to get hold of Maciste. Maciste scales mou tains and does other marvelous feats and brings Pluf and his confederates back to camp, carrying them bou and with as much ease as if he were carrying a suitca Finally, after climbing the Alps and planting the I tali flag on Austrian territory, Maciste returns to the cast! just in time to save the sweetheart from attacks by drunken captors. The Austrians besiege the castle, bu are attacked from the rear by Maciste and vanquished him with a blazing log taken from the fire. He see the sweetheart overjoyed at the meeting with the cour but, remembering something, he exits and returns bearin the wounded nephew on his shoulders. Then the famil is reunited and happy. And the girl lovingly cares the flag that she blessed and which brought them to vie tory. Maciste lifts the girl with one hand to the nephe on his shoulders and the count in the other, and smilingl holds his precious burden.