The Film Index (Jul-Dec 1910)

rs THE FILM INDEX ^ Trade Mark. BIOGRAPH FILMS Trade Mark The Song of the Wildwood Flute RELEASED NOVEMBER 21st, 1910 This Biograph subject is unique in the extrem rivals for the affection of a pretty little Indian m tional customs are introduced. First, the "Corn and gratitude to the Great Master for the crops h impressed with the one brave. The lovemaking is maiden's tepee. Her appearance gives assent. The plays the love flute, which can be hired from the The favored brave is married and starts off on a h tined to perish, for his, rival, seeing his predicam squaw, however, softens the unsuccessful suitor, brings him to his squaw. An Indian Subject Incorporating Traditional Customs. e. It tells the story of two Indian braves who are aid. During the telling of the story many tradiDance," which is a ceremonial dance done in honor arvested. At this dance the little squaw becomes done by the playing of the love flute outside the n the presentation of skins to the father. The rival regular village custodian, but without success. unting trip. He falls into a bear pit and is des ent, leaves him to his fate. The woe of the little and he goes to the assistance of the husband and Approximate Length, 996 feet. inside and it spook Released November 24th, 1910 HIS NEW LID This is a very funny comedy, showing what awful anxiety may be induced by the exchange of hats in a restaurant. Jenks goes to lunch, his head topped off with a new straw hat. An exchange is made and the new possessor of Jenks' hat loses it overboard. It is found and the name is conclusive evidence that Jenks has been sent to a watery grave. He is mourned as dead, takes some argument on his part to convince his wife and friends that he is alive and nota when he appears before them. Approximate Length, 563 feet. THE SONG OF THE WILDWOOD FLUTE. NOT SO IVI Appearances are deceiving and circumstantial evidence should be taken with caution. In this Biograph subject the circumstances were apparently very compromising. Mr. and Mrs. Jones go away for a week, and Jones writes a note to Mr. Hall telling him to continue his use of the library during his absence just as usual. Mrs. Jones writes to Mrs. Young, asking her to look after the bird while she, Mrs. Jones, is away. Each neighbor goes to do their friendsJ bidding and is accused by their respective wife and hubby of being a party to a clandestine meeting. The Joneses meet with an auto breakdown and are forced to return, and fortunately, too, for there is the needed explanation. Approximate Length, 432 feet. RELEASE OATS OF BIOGRAPH SUBJECTS, MONDAT AND THURSDAY HIS NEW LID. Get on our Mail Litt for Descriptive Breul* BIOGRAPH COMPANY, East 14th Street, New York City 1 I Licensees of the MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO. GEORGE KI.EINE, Selling Agent for Chicago, 52 State Street, Chicago, 111. stories told her by the delft plates, whilst the glow of the firelight throws whimsical shadows on the wall. "ISIS." — Isis was the great Moon Goddess of the Egyptians. She is the protectress of Thyrsa, a beautiful singer, for whom she chooses Prince Dilo as husband, sending him a message to that effect. The prince seeks out Thyrsa, and charmed with her grace and beauty, is more than willing to marry her and discard Sara, his former favorite. Sara, however, jealous of her rival, informs Dilo that Thyrsa has other lovers, and the Prince, giving vent to his scorn and repugnance for the singer, returns to his palace. Thyrsa is humiliated, the more so that she loves Dilo deeply. Heartsick, she carries her grief to the Mooa 11 I "a -. 1 Hi 1 "Jill mL ?1 ; '£dsl& 7Mti^Y-i*§S }l ' ag^>i'"tHi ggj^H^F"^" Goddess, who, taking pity on her, declares that Dilo shall be punished. Taking on the form of flesh and blood, she descends from her seat in the temple, and appearing to Dilo in his sleep, creates in his heart a love for herself. Dilo, springing up out of his sleep, follows her blindly until she reaches the temple, when, after slowly mounting the steps to her seat, she changes back into lifeless stone. "A DOG'S INSTINCT." — Irene Donald is employed at a milliner's, and as usual at midday, her maid sends Fido, the faithful black poodle, to bring her home. On her way home Irene is annoyed by the attentions of a man, and he, angered at her refusal to speak to him, follows her home and notes her address. Irene enters the apartment and sits down to her lunch, but Fido's instinct tells him there is something wrong, and he runs downstairs and follows -^a*~*fl ■4 til ]u H * ■ ^ ■ I im I * ,/ 3SP 1 , 4Jfi m* Hi &M |„ 1 1 i V J 'p "Vr„, J V, WB& w A r - the stranger, who proceeds to an old hut, where he meets a band of ruffians. The dog sneaks in. hides under the bed and hears the conspiracy. He then proceeds homewards, but is taken by a zealous police officer and locked up at the station house for being at large without muzzle. Meantime it is time for Irene to go home, but on her way she is waylaid and made, prisoner. The dog escapes from his prison, goes to the milliner's and finds Irene has started for home already. He then rushes home, finds Irene has not made her appearance, and signifies to the maid to follow him. He takes her to the police station and persuades the police to accompany them. They all follow the faithful dog, who leads them to the old hut, where, after a short struggle, they soon overcome Irene's jailers and free her. "AN ELEVENTH HOUR REDEMPTION."— John and William Strangely, two brothers, are both in love with Catherine Miller, but it does not take Will very long to see that he has no chance, and that it is John whom Catherine, prefers. Three years pass by, and John and Catherine, happily married with a little two-year-old babe, are living on their ranch. Will comes in one morning to see them, and he finds his admiration for Catherine has not diminished. A bronco breaks away from the corral. John. Will and some of the help mount and follow in pursuit. An overhanging bough sweeps John from his horse. The others take him back to the ranch badly bruised and shaken. The doctor, who is called in. orders absolute quiet, as any shock might be fatal. Will takes from the mantel in the parlor a photo of Catherine and slips it in his pocket. . She enters and he tries to make love to her. There is a scuffle. John hears it and enters. The effort is too much. He falls dead. Will rides off, and overcome with remorse,