Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

28 EXHIBITORS HERALD Ruth Clifford in "THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH" Bluebird western drama; five parts; published October 22 As a whole Full of action Story True western Star . Fine Support Excellent Settings Splendid Photography Good Although there is no connection between the title of the picture and the story. "The Desire of the Moth" is full of action. Cowboys do some daring riding, and as a western drama it should prove of interest to any audience. The cast includes Ruth Clifford, Monroe Salisbury, \V. B. Bainbridge, Rupert Julian, Milton Brown and Al Sears. The story is by Elliott J. Clawson and the direction by Rupert Julian, who also gives an excellent characterization of a southern gentleman. 'the story: Stella V'orhis befriends Cristopher Foy, who A SCENK FROM "THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH," WITH MONROE SALISBURY. RUPERT JULIAN AND RUTH CLIFFORD. (Bluehird.) is to be prosecuted by her father for the colonel finds Foy is a southerner tion. The kind act converts the bad and Foy and Stella become engaged, of Foy and plans to get him out of are foiled by John Wesley Pringle, a with Stella. With the sheriff and his to justice, Pringle gives Foy and StelU sadly on his way. horse stealing. When he drops all prosecuman into a good man The sheriff is jealous the way. His efforts Southern man in love crooked allies brought i his blessing and goes Olive Tell in "THE UNFORESEEN" Empire-Mutual drama; five parts; published October 22 As a whole Good Story Well told Star Interesting Support Ample Settings Splendid Photography Fine The story of "The Unforeseen" is told in a maner that should make it appealing to the majority of picture patrons. It is an interesting story, although one frequently used. The exterior settings are simply wonderful and the photography enhances their splendor. Olive Tell makes her screen debut and will undoubtedly soon become a screen favorite. She is given excellent support in David Powell, who is rapidly coming to the fore as an ideal screen hero. The other members of the cast, including Lionel Adams, Fuller Mellish, Eileen Donnes and Helen Courtney, all handle their parts well. The story is from the pen of Robert Marshall and the direction is by John O'Brien. A pretty swan dance by Miss Donnes is one of the artistic touches injected into this picture. And the marching of soldiers down New York's Fifth Avenue has been well worked into the story. The story: Walter Maxwell, a novelist, and his friend Captain Haynes, have seen Margaret Fielding in the rooms of Traquair. The young people were planning an elopement, but the same evening Traquair learns his fortune is lost and refuses to marry Margaret, ending his life the next day. Maxwell goes blind and Margaret accidentally comes upon him staggering aimlessly through the woods. Her sympathy is aroused and after a friendship of some time her sympathy turns to love. They are married and live happily together. Maxwell has an operation performed which completely restores his sight. He is disappointed when he finds that the woman he has loved so much is the woman he had seen in Traquair's apartment. N'ot knowing her innocence he prepares to leave her forever, when he receives a letter from Traquair, written before his death, explaining her innocence. They are happily reunited. Emily Stevens in "THE SLEEPING MEMORY" Metro drama; five parts; published October 15 As a whole Good Story New Star Fine Support Ample Settings Well selected Photography Satisfying The story of "The Sleeping Memory" is new and it will undoubtedly appeal to the motion picture patron who is tired out with comedy and lugubrious drama. The story will appear wholly improbable to those patrons not familiar with advanced science, but it will entertain. Emily Stevens has a difficult role and handles it capably. Mario Marjeroni as the hypnotist, Frank Mills as the hero, and Walter Morton as John, an admirer of Miss Stevens, are all well cast and handle their roles well. The direction is by George Baker. The story: An eminent brain specialist, and an eminent scientist and hynotist. experiment on the brain of Eleanor Marston to prove their theory that by an operation a sound mind might be weakened and made susceptible to hypnotism. After the operation Eleanor remembers nothing of her past. She makes her home with Dr. Fiske, who is responsible for the operation. He soon finds himself falling in love with his innocent victim and regrets his action. Dr. Halkar, against the wishes of Dr. Fiske, continues to use his hypnotic influence over Eleanor. Johnson, a former admirer of Eleanor, comes to her rescue and in a struggle both Halkar and Johnson lose their lives. Fiske again operates on the brain of Eleanor and she is completely restored to her senses and Fiske and i Eleanor become engaged. \ ' \ Taylor Holmes in "TWO-BIT SEATS" Essanay-Perfection comedy-drama; five parts; published November 12 As a whole. Good Story Cheerful Star Splendid Support , ... Fine Settings Faithful Photography Clear To see Taylor Holmes on the screen is a treat. There is a capability and humor about this star that arouses interest from the start and without a doubt theatre patrons will enjoy his work in "Two-Bit Seats." Taylor Holmes and his supporting cast do fine work in this film and exhibitors can feel sure that their patrons will find it entertaining. In Mr. Holmes' supporting cast are Sydney Ains worth and Marguerite Clayton. The direction is by James E. Windom. The story: Dick Mason meets Alice in the gallery of a large theater. He finds her to be just the girl for him and" a friendship springs up, which slowly ripens into love. Dick takes Alice to the theatre one evening and buys tickets on the main floor, but after the theatre Alice tells him she would rather occupy "two-bit" seats and walk home than ride in a taxi. One evening when leaving the gallery entrance Mason meets his employer and the next day when he is called into his office, he feels sure that he will be discharged, but the manager promises him a good position if he can succeed in making Alice his wife. And he does. An interesting ride on the roller coaster and chutes, filmed in Chicago's Riverview Park, are some of the features of this production and exhibitors, by inviting their patrons to go on the rides with Mr. Holmes and Miss Clayton, might use this as novel advertising. The advertising would be truthful in • that the camera man sat on the front coach of the coaster" train and the screening of it gives one the sensation of riding on the coaster. The same is true also of the scene where the chutes are used.