Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD Zena Keefe and Alan Hale in "ONE HOUR' ohn W. Noble-Hoffman Foursquare drama; six parts: published September 11 As a whole Exceptional Story Intense Stars Excellent Support Fair Settings Unusual Photography Unique "One Hour" is a novel and thrilling melodrama, filled vith suspense, excitement, and an unusually well directed eries of scenes that are ''different." Paul McAllister has vritten and directed a clean, satisfying scenario. The settings nd photography abound in rarely beautiful effects and. artistic lovelties. The skiing of Alan Hale on the steep hills of the nowbound country and his flying leap from the sleigh to a ast train is an added attraction to an adventure story. Miss Zena Keefe plays a delightful "Opal." Her work ; sympathetic, womanly and sincere. Alan Hale is virile nd displays dignified reserve in a different characterization. BIG :E.\"E FROM "ONE HOUR," FILMED FROM ELINOR GLYVS STORY (Hoffman-Four Square) cr daring athletics his work is excellent. The rest of the ast is capable. The work of Ina Brooks, D. J. Flannigan 'nd Franklyn Hanna deserve mention. The story: Opal, the niece of Ivan Trent and his wife, oes out walking alone in the snowbound north. She is 'eed by wolves and is rescued by young Stanley, a neighbor •ith whom she is not acquainted. While Stanley fights the olves. Opal runs wildly for safety. She falls into icy water nd loses consciousness. Stanley carries her to his cabin and fcvives her. A friendship grows and then love. Her aunt pd uncle are surprised by a visit from Baron Karnoff. who comes for Opal to take her back to make a political marriage to the drunken king of a neighboring state in the Balkans. Opal is told the story of her early life, her escape from her native land and being hidden in this country before she resigns herself to going back to save her state from war by this marriage. Before leaving she steals away to spend one hour with Stanley, begs him to save her from her fate, but she is followed by the baron and party and torn from Stanley. After her return to her kingdom, Stanley decides to visit his uncle, who is the dissolute king, chosen for Opal's husband. Stanley arrives in time to save Opal from the attack of the king, kills the king, succeeds to the throne and love's young dream is realized. "RASPUTIN THE BLACK MONK" World Pictures drama; seven parts; published September 9 As a whole Gripping Story Excellent Stars Exceptionally good Support Strong Settings Elaborate Photography Clear With the utmost care to details. William A. Brady of the World Film Corporation presents a stirring, intensely interesting photoplay in "Rasputin the Black Monk." The interest is well sustained from beginning to end. with occasional humorous situations injected to relieve the heavy drama. The picture concerns the workings of one of the most unscrupulous of men, whose deeds have become history. Mr. Brady has adhered tenaciously to facts and presents a most dramatic story. The company chosen to present the story is composed of actors of the highest type and the portrayals they present speak well for the casting director. Montagu Love makes a most acceptable Rasputin. He is magnificent in his acting. Julia Dean gives a beautiful impersonation of the Czarina's favorite lady-in-waiting, while the balance of the cast offer wonderful characterizations. The story tells of the hypnotic influence Rasputin held over the Czar and others. It begins where Rasputin is shown as a loafer about an inn, making his living traveling about impersonating a Monk. He is discovered by the Czar's spies, who offer him work in the Czar's service, seeking out those who are trying to overthrow the empire. Rasputin betrays his countrymen and is taken to St. Petersburg, where he is soon in the good graces of the Czar. He possesses an unusual influence over the Czarina's favorite lady-in-waiting. While the Czar's child is ill the maid tells the Czarina of the wonderful powers of Rasputin, and he is sent for. He agrees to cure the baby, but declares he must remain close by to perfect a cure. He is given apartments in the palace, and his hold upon the Czar is at once evident. Unrest in the ranks of the Russian army becomes evident and Rasputin is accused as being the cause. The Czar orders him from court, whereupon the maid, who has become Rasputin's confederate, places a drug in the sick child's chocolate, which throws it into a coma. Rasputin is called in by the Czarina, and his power becomes still greater when he cures the child. His love for women finally brings about his downfall. He goes to the home of Princess Zolopouf, who had spurned him. and the •■■■■■■■[■■■■«fiiiiifiiiiifiiiiiiicifiiifiiifiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiifi!iifiiiiftii5i*tif I nun i urn i iii nun mi THE "HERALD'S" REVIEW SERVICE 1 The dominant aim of the reviewers on the staff of the EXHIBITORS HERALD is to supply the exhib E itor unth the information necessary to enable him to appreciate intelligently the production Under considera E Hon — to knoiv if the picture is exceptional, if it is of standard quality, if it is suitable in theme and treatment E to his requirements. The rez'iew department is absolutely essential to every person 'who books pictures. Its E independence, strict impartiality and fairness guarantees an accurate estimation of every important production E published. 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