Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Jun 1919)

EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY affection but tells her he cannot marry her because of the difference in their social positions. She comes to America and becomes a star in the "Midnight Frailities," where Carrey comes with his old-fashioned father. The latter, scenting an affair of the heart between his son and the girl, calls upon her and learns the truth. To bring the boy to his senses the girl and the father pretend to be married and go to the country for their honeymoon. The boy cannot resist the call of his heart and follows. At length he is told the truth and the happy ending ensues. Harry Carey in RIDERS OF VENGEANCE Six-part drama; Universal. Directed by Jack Ford. Published June 9. OPINION: When equipped with a strong story there is no doubting Harry Carey's power to please in his virile impersonation of a sturdy son of the plains. That equipment has been provided in the present publication and the star makes the most of the opportunity. Revenge, a tricky theme that has defeated the efforts of many directors, is here handled with insight into the story possibilities of the emotion and a photoplay of quality is the result. The cast numbers many members, all of them capable. Seena Owen is opposed to the star and makes the most of her opportunities. Directorially and as regards detail of production nothing is left to be desired. The play is a human recital of a human romance. It should surpass most of Harry Carey's previous efforts in the estimation of the public. SYNOPSIS: "Cheyenne Harry" is married to the girl of his heart at the little country church and as the procession leaves the portals thereof the Buell faction, long enemies of Harry's family, shoots down his wife, father and mother. Harry vows vengeance. Some time later he returns to the locality, after an "unexplained absence, and kills three of his enemies, one at a time, giving each a chance to protect himself. Then he rescues a girl from the hostile Indians, only to learn that she has come to marry Gale Thurman, whom he believes his worst enemy. Her influence reforms him and he promises to kill no more. Then he is caught in the hills with Thurman, surrounded by Indians, and brings Thurman back home to die. Vindicated in the eyes of the community and the girl, he marries her and leaves the locality. Mitchell Lewis in JACQUES OF THE SILVER NORTH Five-part drama; Select. Directed by Norval MacGregor. Published in May. OPINION: Mitchell Lewis' portrayal of a characteristic role is the strongest point in favor of this, his latest publication. As the half-breed whose hopeless love for a white girl prompts him to risk life and limb in her behalf when disaster threatens, all without thought of self, his performance is realistic, convincing and masterful. The story is a typical tale of the Northland, where strong men, prompted by strong emotions, battle for the objects of their desire against the elements and each other. Some excellent set tings are in evidence and the snow scenes are at once beautiful and genuine. It is summer, the best season for stories of the type. Of the type the present story is splendidly representative. Where a strong portrayal of a strong story is welcome the play should succeed admirably. SYNOPSIS : Jacques, a half-breed, is in love with Memory Baird, a white girl, but realizes the hopelessness of his passion. W hen she is lost in the forest he goes in search of her. But she stumbles into Raven's Roost, a lawless saloon, where one Sherman, a man in the full sense of the word, marries her to save her from the lustful proprietor, promising to have the marriage annulled. Later he changes his mind and comes to claim her for his bride, killing her father when he objects. Jacques trails Sherman to Raven's Roost and into the wilderness, where he has taken Memory, rescues her and brings her back. Sherman is devoured by wolves and Memory marries the man of her choosing, Jacques going back to his beloved forest. Wallace Reid in YOU'RE FIRED Five-part comedy; Paramount. Directed by James Cruze. Published June 8. OPINION: Wallace Reid, Wanda Hawley, Theodora Roberts and Henry Woodruff, an attractive quartette of players, occupy the center of the screen during the unreeling of 5,000 feet of very light and still very amusing comedy. An O. Henry story, and the longest of these are short for screen purposes, it has been stretched considerably to cover the necessary length. But so skillfully has this been done, so well have been worked out the details of the humorous situations which follow each other rapidly throughout the course of the play, that there is only the sen sation of pleasure left in the wake of the showing. Had Paramount attempted to make a hot weather picture after the recipe of the experienced exhibitor better results could not have been attained. It is light in the extreme, but catchy enough to stand the strain. Spirited presentation, snappy music and suitable preparatory subjects should make it a thorough success, but it is quite able to stand alone. SYNOPSIS : Billie Deering proposes to Helen Rogers and is accepted. But her father withholds his consent pending the passing of a month during which Billie is to work at a job secured by his own efforts, without being discharged. His first engagement is at office work, where he quits just before the manager decides to lire him. His next attempt is as xylophone player with a society orchestra. Here he meets Helen but disguises himself with a false mustache and is forced to resign by reason of the complications which follow. Next he. is taken on as "halberdier," part of the local color, at an Italian restaurant. Plotters seeking the ruin of Helen's father gather here. Helen and her father appear. Billie saves the day for the capitalist, retains his position and wins the girl. Love in Comedy Role Montagu Love having essayed all sorts of characters in which make up of original creation was a necessity, has started a new picture which bears the title of "Broadway Sinner." It will be directed by Harry O. Hoyt. Mr. Love will endeavor to show his versatility in his new play by delineating a comedy character. YViillnee Held extends (lie ulnd Iiiind to Theodore Roberta III "Vou'rc Fired," lull IiIn approach i* viewed with suspicion (Paramount), 45