Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD 27 Montagu Love and June Elvidge in "THE GUARDIAN" World drains; five parts; published August 27 As a whole Interesting Story _ Well done Stars Excellent Support Ample Settings Faithful Photography Fine The story of "The Guardian" is interesting and should >eal to the majority of audiences and prove a good ai:tion for the box office. The story tells of the love of a guardian for his ward I of the hatred the young ward bears her guardian, when she learns how she has been shielded by her irdian and the many things he has done for her, her red quickly turns to love, and the picture has a happy ling. Montagu Love as the guardian is well adapted to his e, and he does some excellent work, as does June • idge, who within a very short space of time has bene a well-liked screen actress. The work of Arthur hley as the society devotee without a vocation is e. William Black and Robert Broderick, the other :mbers of the cast, both do good work. The story is W. B. M. Ferguson and the direction by Arthur hley. The story: Rokeby, an escaped convict, is the guarin of Marie Dacre. Marie loves Fenwick Harvey, a :iety scoundrel whom Rokeby drives from the house. ; explains his knowledge and tells Marie where he got ; information. He then leaves to give himself up to 3 police, but is injured and taken to a New York hosal. Angered at losing Marie's money, Fenwick lures p girl to Xew York and forces her to sign a check for a ge amount of money; but Rokeby arrives in time to rese the girl. The girl, having been left alone for a long ie, realizes her love for her guardian, and the tvvo are ppily married. Viola Dana in "THE GIRL WITHOUT A SOUL" Rolfe-Metro drama; five parts; published August 13 As a whole Old plot material Story — Slight Star Good Support . Adequate Settings Sufficient Photography ._ _ Clear Viola Dana satisfactorily portrays the dual role of a ry selfish, headstrong child and an obedient, winsome 1 in "The Girl Without a Soul." The plot material, wever, is old, and the astute screen devotee will have tie trouble solving the story's end after the first reel. Director Xoble has worked in some humorous touches, d the subtitles got many a laugh at a "loop" theater in ticago, where it was shown last week. A remarkably liculous trial scene, with witnesses and prisoner ting beside the judge, is shown. Miss Dana is the one leeming feature in this picture. The story: Priscilla and Unity Beaumont are as dif"ent as night and day. The former longs for a career on 2 concert stage, while Unity is the family drudge. A issian violinist persuades Priscilla to steal some money >m the village blacksmith, which he holds in trust for e purchase of a church organ. Unity is in love with yram, the blacksmith, and when she learns the whereouts of the money she restores it to the church people file Hyram is on trial. Thus he is cleared of the charge, d Priscilla is brought to realize that Ivor, the Russian, but a gay deceiver. Billie Burke in "THE MYSTERIOUS MISS TERRY" Famous Players-Paramount comedy-drama; five parts; published August 19 As a whole A winner Story Delightful Star Charming Support Excellent Settings Elaborate Photography Clear Billie Burke has returned to the silent drama on the Famous Players-Paramount program in a delightful comedy-drama called "The Mysterious Miss Terry." And she has come back strong and with more such plays the reviewer predicts big things for the dainty stage star. The story is by Gelett Burgess and contains all the elements that go to making an interesting screen drama. There is suspense aplenty from the moment the picture opens and the comedy vein running through it is clean and wholesome. BILLIE BURKE AND THOMAS MEIGHAX IX A SCENE FROM "THE MYSTERIOUS MISS TERRY" (Paramount) Miss Burke never was better than in the role of "Mavis Terry" and Director Dawley has surrounded her with a cast that could not be improved upon. Thomas Meighau is wonderful as Gordon True, the poor but ambitious author; Walter Hiers will give many a laugh as the fat boy, Freddie Bollen: and Gerald O. Smith, George A. Wright and Bessie Learn gave splendid characterizations. Throughout the photography is most pleasing and the sets imposing. The story: A fascinating young heiress takes rooms at a cheap boarding house and assumes the name of Miss Terry. The male boarders immediately fall in love with her and when she secures a temporary position in a hardware store as bookkeeper they all help her keep the books. As a test of the bravery of one of the young men, she arranges to have two others dress as burglars and break into the store at night while she and Gordon True are there. Professional burglars, however, overhear the plan and precede the embryo cracksmen, steal the store's money and shoot Gordon. Miss Terry nurses the young man back to health, has his book published and assists the other young men to better themselves. It is then she discloses her identity and it ends with wedding bells for Gordon and Miss Terry.