Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD 25 Ruth MacTammany in "ALMA WHERE DO YOU LIVE?* wfields Producing Corporation; six parts; state rigff^ As whole — Commonplace Story Comical Star _ Coquettish Support _ _ _ Capable Settings Adequate Photography _ Fair Six reels of German comedy! This is entitled, "Alma here Do You Live?" Hal Clarendon directed the film, le play may have been funny, but the screen version ils to amuse. The subtitles are very ordinary — extracts from the play undoubtedly, but absolutely devoid of imor in type. The impossible situations, which both rectors and artists did their best to make convincing, suit the intelligence. Two of these should be men>ned. A supposedly connoisseur of pictures views a Man standing in the picture frame and thinks it such wonderful and natural picture that he offers a big sum r it — and Gaston's sweetheart, although she destroyed s masterpiece, is forgiven this heinous deed when she omises to be his model for life. But there is no, cause r elucidation. The picture contains nothing except an teresting dance by the star to lift it out of the class of oductions that make no impression for good or for evil. SCEXE FROM "AT. MA, WHERE DO Vol' I. IV]'.:" FEATURING RUT 1 1 MAC TAMMANY (Xewnelds Prod. Corp.) The cast includes George Larkin, who does some good >rk, as does John W ebb Dillion; others are Tack Xewi, Frank McXish, Mattie Keene, Marion Kinnaird, Wal Mack. George Gaston and Joseph Phillips. ;The story: The beautiful Alma, out horseback riding, lost in the woods. Gaston Duval, an artist, finds her d shows her the way out. He asks where she lives, t she refuses to tell him. Francis Cadillas, a millione, is dying and leaves his entire fortune to his ward, ■atole Peach, provided he does not propose to any girl (ore he is twenty-one. Alma, it develops, is a wonderful icer and is engaged by Count Ladislaw for his producin, "The Slave Girl." Alma's father is a famous artist, .'rre Dufour, and on the opening night brings his pupil, other than Gaston, to see the play. Theobold Martin tells Alma that Anotole will not get grandfather's fortune unless he proposes to a girl and ista Alma's services. He wants the fortune which, if ieited, will, revert to him. Alma's playing with Anoe, Gaston's jealousy and the count's love for Alma ng about some farcial situations, which result in the 'feted ending. Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge in "YOUTH" World drama; five parts; published August 6 As a whole Good Story Well handled Stars _ Interesting Support _ Ample Settings Faithful Photography -...Agreeable The story of a young man who go.es through life thinking only of a good time and who is suddenly awakened from his frivolity by the love of a young woman is the message of "Youth." The story is by Roy S. Sensabaugh and the direction by Romaine Fielding. The settings, supposedly in Tennessee, are beautiful. The photography brings them eut well. Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge are interesting. They are supported by Johnny Hines, Muriel Ostriche, Robert Broderick, George Cowl, Victor Kennard, Henrietta Simpson and Henry West. The story: In order that his son might make good James Goodwin sends him to Tennessee to work on a dam which his company is constructing. Bryan goes down there seeking a good time and plenty to drink. He meets Jean Elliott, the sister of the construction boss, and under her influence he soon makes a man of himself. There is a happy ending when Jean and Bryan become engaged. Bessie Love in "THE SAWDUST RING" Triangle comedy-drama; five parts; published July 29 As a whole Enjoyable Story _ Wholesome Star Charming Support _ _ Well cast Settings Suitable Photography Pleasing The exhibitor who operates the family show house and is on the lookout for a picture devoid of lurid melodrama should find "The Sawdust Ring" a wholesome offering. The production is clean and entertaining. The work of Bessie Love in pigtails and short dresses is enjoyable. Her charm predominates the feature. Jack Richardson is cast as Bessie's father and the owner of a circus. The story tells of two children who run away to join a circus. The mother of the little girl is ill and has been sent to a hospital. The father of the little boy is a junk dealer. Both children are anxious to become circus performers. They finally arrive at the circus of Simmons and secure enployment. When Bessie falls from a horse Simmons learns that she is his daughter and through her he is able to locate his wife, who had left him years before because of a misunderstanding. There is a happy reunion. SELIG WORLD LIBRARY The variation of subjects and the interesting manner in which they have been handled should make this issue of the Selig World Library for publication on the General Film program of especial appeal. Some of the topics combined in this issue are scenes in Xew Mexico in a section known as Pueblos, in which are said to be forty-five tribes speaking nine different languages; thrilling scenes of painters on the top of the superstructure of the Brooklyn bridge; interesting views of the Island of Sicily and the famous Washington Elm, under which George Washington assumed command of the American army. Jil City. Pa. — The opera house here has been pursed of M. Stahl, owner and director of the Lyric Ther who will remodel. Ltica1, X. Y. — A fire which broke out recently in the basement of the Corn Hill motion picture theater, at Arthur and Xeilson streets, damaged the house to the amount of $200.