Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

26 EXHIBITORS H E/ A L D Emily Stevens in "THE SLACKER" Metro drama; seven parts; special publication As ?. whole Fair Story _ _...Drags Star _ _ Good Support _ _ Fair Settings Appropriate Photography _ Average The only thing that is going to help "The Slacker" "get by" is the topic it deals with. The story and direction have had no consideration and they show it. The theme is a patriotic one and deals with a young man too selfish and cowardly to aid in the defense of his country. At this time the exhibitor has many opportunities to advertise this film and he should be able to raise response, but if the picture were to stand on its own merits it is easy to predict what the outcome might be. Emily Stevens, who has won popularity on the speaking stage, is starred and handles her role fairly well. Walter Miller as Robert Wallace, the man who is a slacker, handles his role suitably. Leo Delaney and Sue Balfour are other members of the cast. The story and direction are by W. Christy Cabanne. Many views of soldiers marching through the streets, a description of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the signs of peace between the North and South at the close of. the Civil war, recruiting stations, warships, beach scenes, a man drowning and his rescue, and Francis Scott Key, who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner," are all combined in the film version of "The Slacker." Charles Ray in "SUDDEN JIM" Kay Bee-Triangle drama; seven parts; published July 22 As a whole Interesting Story „ Fine Star At his best Support Excellent Settings .. .Adequate Photography _ Clear Exhibitors should like this fast-moving cinema drama of the Michigan timber country, taken from a Saturday Evening Post story, and featuring Charles Ray. As James Ashe, Jr., whom the lumbermen nickname "Sudden Jim." Charles Ray is seen in an entirely new role and one that fits him admirably. Sylvia Bremer, as Marie Ducharme, is a charming little school "marm" and Joseph J. Dowling gives a fine portrayal of a rough old country squire, Judge Zanaan Frame. There is a thrilling fire scene where a gang of toughs blow up and burn a trestle and some well done fistic battles. Audiences at the Covent Garden, Chicago, where it was shown on Sunday, received "Sudden Jim" very enthusiastically. The story: James Ashe is sent by his father to take charge of the Ashe Clothes Pin Factory. Here he meets all sorts of opposition but manages to extricate himself, re-elect old Judge Frame and drive the corrupt Michael Moran out of town, the latter threatening to close Jim's factory up by refusing to haul the necessary lumber. At this point Sudden Jim takes a hand by driving the trainload of logs through the fire started by Moran's men under a high trestle and finally wins the hand of the little school teacher. Flushing, N. Y. — The Flushing Realty and Construction Company has sold to the Castle Amusement Company property on the northwest corner of Prince and Washington streets, to be remodeled into a motion picture theater. PATB^CX O'MALLEY, THROUGH GREAT 5AREBACK RIDING. MADE MEMBER OF SELIG CO. TO SUPPORT LEW FIELI vLikc his noted namesake, Charles O'Mallcy, the fa dra^pon and rider of fiction, Patrick O'Mallcy has tically ridden himself into the Selig Polyscope Comf through his wonderful bareback riding. He will be pri inent in the support of Lew Fields in a forthcoming drama. O'Mallcy's skill was gained in the mountains of Pe sylvania, where he was born, at Forest City, Septer 3, 1890. Through his daredevil spirit at 8 years of he was doing a slack wire act on the stage. O'Malle not new to pictures, as his experience covers thi cour England and Ireland. PATRICK O'MALLEY. WHO APPEARS IX SUPPORT OF LE FIELDS IN A FORTHCOMING SELIG PRODUCTION ' O'Malley, senior, was a mine superintendent near Fc est City, Pa., and the very first film flashed before tl eyes of O'Malley, junior, was of the "stunt" variety. I remembered that lie had a friend in New York who w a picture actor. He arrived in New York the day 1 friend left for Florida and a picture colony. Pat to uj) the chase. He arrived at the film producing cent just as one of the directors was making a mob scene. 1 appeared in this scene as a policeman. Then Pat's r was rapid. He went to Europe with the Sid Alcott PI: ers in leads, playing in Ireland. Then the war broke < and the government stopped all picture making. I O'Malley is known to many as the Chauncey Olcott the screen. Philadelphia. — "Where's My Nightie?" a one-r comedy issued by the General Film Company, was lected out of eight comedies submitted to S. V. Mf baum, and will be showji for three days at the Stan Theater.