Exhibitors Herald (Sep-Dec 1918)

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EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY Bessie Barriscale in "TWO GUN BETTY" Hodkinson-Pathe comedy; five parts; directed by Alfred Hickman; published December 9 As a whole Excellent Story Enjoyable Star Amusing Support .' Good * Settings Splendid Photography Very clear How a young woman in order to win a bet of $2,000 dresses in chaps and sombrero and attempts to palm herself off as a wild youth on a young and impressionable rancher, and then succumbs to his embraces after capturing a desperate cattle thief, forms the plot of "Two Gun Betty." The story was written by Alfred Hickman, and while it demands no serious thought, furnishes an hour's keen amusement. Miss Barriscale as the pseudo cowboy is very funny. The role gives her many opportunities to display her versatility as a comedienne. Able assistance is given her by L. C Shumway as Jack Kennedy, the rancher, and Albert Cody, as "Mushy" Evans. Following the making of the bet Betty Craig goes to the Kennedy ranch under the nom de plume of Bob Craig. She is housed with the other cowboys, who get her into a game of BESSIE BARRISCALE IN AN AMUSING SCENE FROM "TWOGUN BETTY (HODKINSON) poker. She surprises them, however, by winning a big pot, and they quit. They next stage a big time at an abandoned saloon, and invite "Bob" to go along and "licker up." She accepts and when the "bad man" comes on the scene she gets the drop on him, only to discover that it is Kennedy, and that the many "murders" have all been staged for her benefit. Thinking the report of the theft of a hundred head of cattle is also false, she finds the man who is guarding their hiding place and brings him back to the ranch at the point of a broken gun. Then Jack confesses he knows who she is and "Bob" becomes a girl again. Clara Williams and Lawson Butt in "THE ONE WOMAN" Select-Mastercraf t drama; six parts; directed by Reginald Barker; published November 17 As a whole Excellent Story Convincing Stars Very good Support Very good Settings Realistic Photography Good Thomas Dixon, author of "The Birth of a Nation," wrote the screen version of this photoplay from his novel of the «ame name. Like the Griffiith masterpiece, this production has great dramatic power. Socialism is the theme. Rev. Frank Gordon, played by Lawson Butt, is the pastor of a rich church and rebels at preaching sermons that mean nothing He has a leaning toward Socialism and soon his pulpit talks seethe with that doctrine. His wife, played by Adda Gleason, begs her husband to stop before he loses his position, but he pays no heed, and when things come to a climax unfrocks himself before his congregation and announces he will start a church of free thought. Kate Ransom, a wealthy follower, played by Clara Williams, agrees to back him. 1 he church is built and before the congregation Gordon proclaims Kate Ransom his wife in accordance with his Socialistic beliefs. Meanwhile he has divorced his first wife, who dedicates her life to their children. Things go badly for Gordon. His followers get out of his hands and anarchists finally gain the ascendancy. Gordon is thrown out of his own church protesting against a disloyal resolution. He returns home to find his new "wife" in the arms of Mark Overman, a banker friend. Gordon kills Overman and is sentenced to die. His former wife, however, by intercession with the governor, a friend, gains a new trial for him and he is acquitted. Then he returns to "the one woman." It is difficult to say which of the three leading characters, Gordon, Kate Ransom or the first Mrs. Gordon, deserves the most credit, each being so good. In addition Herschel Mayall, in the role of Mark Overman, and Thurston Hall, as Governor Morrison, lend satisfying support. Ben Alexander and Mary Jane Irving have children's parts. Mildred Harris in "BORROWED CLOTHES" Jewel drama; six parts; directed by Lois Weber; published November 25 As a whole Excellent Story Good Star Very good Support Very good Settings Excellent Photography Very good Here is a picture that presents such a vital theme and rings so true that it should prove an unusually acceptable offering. It tells the story of a girl who finds happiness after narrowly escaping ruin. Mary Kirk, the heroine, played by Mildred Harris, is the daughter of parents that are typical of the middle class — intelligent and upright, though forced to strive hard to make both ends meet. Mary works in a florist's shoo and attracts the attention of George Weston, one of the proprietors. Her sister, Louise, a cold-blooded girl, urges her to marry Weston, but Mary does not love him. Doubtful as to what she should do, Mary goes on an outing with Weston to the seashore. A fire causes a panic and the two are separated. Mary consents to ride to the home of Stuart Firth, a man who has often sought to meet her in vain. There she sees grandeur and goes home convinced that she can never marry Weston. She leaves the 'florist shop and starts looking for another job. She receives scant sympathy from her family. Hungry for affection, she yields to Firth's entreaties and goes to his home. Firth lets his admiration get beyond bounds, but at the danger point the police visit the house, having been sent there by Firth's former wife. Mary escapes, but is injured, and does not reach her home until early morning. The family places the worst construction upon her absence and she is shunned. Meanwhile the sister and Weston have been engaged, but the sister hears Weston is hard up and leaves home to work in another city. Everything is ready for the wedding when the bride is discovered to be missing. WTestor> offers to wed Mary, "despite her disgrace.'' and Mary, like a martyr, consents. But Firth reappears, vows that his love is clean, demands Mary and gets her, Weston leaving in a rage Mary's hardships are over and happiness looms ahead. Mildred Harris is an ideal star for such a role, and she gives a wonderful performance. Lewis J. Cody, as Stuart birth, is fine. George Nichols and Edythe Chapman, as the mother and father, are well cast and do excellent work. Edward Beel is George Weston and Helen Rosson is Mary's sister. Lois Weber deserves most credit for this production, as she wrote and staged it both; and the picture is one of the best things that she ever did. Lee Children in New Picture "Smiles" The Lee children, Jane and Katherine, w ho are out on the West Coast for the first time, have started their first picture at the William Fox Hollywood studios under the direction of Arvid Gillstrom. This newest Lee vehicle, entitled "Smiles," is from a story by Ralph II. Spence and is said to be quite original in picture production. In the cast assisting the Lee kiddies are Ethel Fleming. Yal 1'au!, Carmen Phillips, Charles Arling and Katherine Griffith, 31