Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

56 EXHIBITORS HERALD March 20, 1920 Elaine Hammerstein in THE WOMAN GAME Five-part drama; Selznick. Directed by William P. S. Earle. Published in March. OPINION: Nothing but laudatory comment is prompted by Elaine Hammerstein's earnest and intelligent portrayal in this Selznick production. In no picture has the young star done such an impressive depicture. She is in no wise evasive — grasping every opportunity offered by the story to further her hold on favorable public sentiment. Selznick has realized the worth of Miss Hammerstein and has surrounded her with creditable performers and with settings that stand second to none in their artistic execution. The locations chosen are beautiful. The filming of them has been handled adroitly by the cameraman. Miss Hammerstein heretofore has not had such interesting material to work with as the theme which forms the basis of "The Woman Game." The story deals with New York society and a girl, Miss Hammerstein, who is accepted by the elite only because of her cleverness in entertaining and her pulchritude. Such a role is ideal for the young player, in that it shows to utmost advantage her charming personality. Jere Austin, Louis Broughton, Ida Darling, Charles Eldridge, Lawrence Van Trant, Blanche Davenport and James Morrison are complaisant in their portrayals. In booking this Selznick production showmen are certain to have a program which will please the most fastidious. SYNOPSIS: Amy Terrell's cleverness and charm give her a place in New York society. Though abashed by her position, she remains as a jester of her crowd only because her weepy mother hopes to regain social standing and affluence by Amy's marriage to a millionaire. At the Van Trant's house party. Amy is asked to assume the role of an unsophisticated girl in order that she may entertain a social outsider, Andrew Masters. The latter is ruthless in business but maintains that he has the right to play the business game with any weapons at his command. He becomes ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN In a scene from "The Woman Game-' (Selznick-Seleet) infatuated with Amy and proposes marriage. She admits her scheming and he renounces her. But Amy explains that matrimony is the woman game in the sense that business is the man game. The girl then is implicated in some scandal about which Masters knows the truth. He realizes that he has formed a wrong opinion of Amy, apologizes and their love becomes mutual. Barthelmess in Cast Of "Way Down East" D. W. Griffith Intends to Make Production One of the Really Notable The announcement that Richard Barthelmess will play opposite Lillian Gish in the D. W. Griffith screen version of "Way Down East" is an indication, it is said, of Mr. Griffith's intention to make this one of the really notable productions of the year. Through his work in "Broken Blossoms" and "Scarlet Days," Mr. Barthelmess has taken his rightful place among the distinguished artists of the screen. As David Bartlett in "Way Down East," he should prove a most convincing champion of the rights of Anna Moore, Miss Gish. Aside from Miss Gish and Mr. Barthelmess, the cast for "Way Down East" will include Burr Mcintosh in his original role of Squire Bartlett; Edgar Nelson as Hi Holler, the chore boy; Clarine Seymour as Kate Brewster; Vivia Ogden as Martha Perkins, the village gossip; Creighton Hale as Professor Sterling; l'orter Strong as Seth Holcomb, originally played by John Bunny, and George Neville as Reuben Whipple, the town constable. It already has been recorded that Mr. Griffith paid to William A. Brady $175,iioo for the motion picture rights to Lottic Blair Parker's story. In selecting six productions for March publication, officials of Republic Distributing Corporation believe they have picked pictures that showmen will appreciate. These productions arc "Mothers of Men," "Girl of the Sea," "The Gift Supreme." "The Adventuress." "The Great Shadow," and "The Man's Plaything." Republic officials say that several of these productions are of the all-star type, including such players as Tyrone Power, Julian Eltinge, Claire Whitney, Lon Chaney, Grace Davidson, Montague Love and Stuart Holmes. Claire Whitney Leads "Mothers of Men" is an Edward Jose production starring Claire Whitney. The story was written by William H. Warren and DeWitte Kaplan. The story is dramatic and deals with the sacrifice of a mother during the world war. It is said, however, that the war is merely a backing to the theme of the story. "The Girl of the Sea" was produced by means of the Williamson subsea process. Betty Hilburn is featured as the leading player. Julian Eltinge Vehicle Julian Eltinge, the stage star who has not been seen in pictures for some time, comes back in the leading role in "The Adventuress," a story especially adapted to the dual characters which Mr. Eltinge so ably portrays. The production was ^U[Nii^uiiiii)iiiiiiiuii;iijiiMiii|BiiMiMMIBiiMI»U<l«iii:;iii;ii.iiiuirii.iii j,l.d\t,.iiUiBiL.r)HiiniitM»»^ "Very Valuable' " I To Exhibitors Herald: Please find a check enclosed for j $1.00 for a one year subscription I to Exhibitors Herald. Send to the Belfield Public Schools, c/o L. L. I Grindstuen. The school has taken over the Lyric theatre of this place and ■ from now on will conduct the mo ■ tion picture shows of this place. So far we have met with splendid success. I have read a few copies of your 1 magazine and I consider it very valuable in our work. Trusting you will forward it to me at your j ■ earliest convenience, I am Yours truly, Iver I. Grindstuen, Sup Belfield Public School. Belfield, N. D. niti!iujiiiiM:i.iuiiiiaiUU)i;i>uaiiiii;uiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuii[iiiiiimiii.:uui':ii:tiimMNMmaMMHaHHBB "Society Badman" Filmed From Kaufman Editorial It is announced by Lewis J. Selznick that another Herbert J. Kaufman Weekly, filmed from the writer's editorial subject, has been finished at the Fort Lee studios. It bears the title of "The Society Badman," and is described as an interesting pictorial version of Mr. Kaufman's message to his readers in various newspapers and magazines. As announced recently by Mr. Selznick, eight of the Kaufman subjects, in one reel, will be finished before a publication date is set. Buys Brother's Interest REINBECK, I A.— C. S. Ford announces that he has purchased the interests of his brother, E. O. Ford, and W. T. Waugh in the Princess theatre. directed by Fred J. Balshofer, and the story was written by Charles Taylor and Tom J. Gerahty. William Clifford, Virginia Rappe, Leo White, R. Di Valentina, Stanton Beck and Chas. Millsfield are in the supporting cast. "The Gift Supreme" is a C. R. McCauley production and was directed by O. L. Sellers. The exhibitor in booking this production will find it difficult to choose a star, but will find a fertile field in the selection of popular names. Bernard Durning and Seena Owen have the leading roles. Others in the cast are Lon Chancy, Jack Curtis, Anna Hernandez, Eugenie Besserer, Scott McKee, Claire McDowell, Stanton Beck and Tullv Marshall. Deals With Vital Question Tyrone Power is featured in "The Great Shadow." It deals with a vital question of the hours in what is said to be an extraordinarily entertaining manner. Rudolph Berliner is the author and Harley Knodes directed it. It is a product of the Adanac Producing Company. Different in theme from any of the preceding stories is that of "Man's Plaything," a drama of city lite with a strong heart appeal. Republic obtained the production from the J. G. Pictures, Inc. Grace Davidson and Montague Love are the leading players while Stuart Holmes is in support. The picture was written and directed by Charles P. Horan. Republic Announces Six Productions Which Will Be PublishedThis Month