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NOTE— The following story is not presented as a model photoplay, but is submitted to illustrate the various forms of technique discussed in the preceding pages. The storg might be improved bg omitting some of the bust scenes, visions, leaders, etc., but we have endeavored to embody one or more illustrations of every point treated upon in the instructions.
W. L. Gordon, Submitted at usual rates.
518 Walnut St . ,
Cincinnati, Ohio. THE LOST LETTER.
SYNOPSIS.
Roy Martin and his brother, George, are rivals for the hand of Mabel Warren. George steals a letter containing money which has been sent to Mabel, confiscates the money, and then conceals the letter under the lining of Roy's hat. He then visits Nathan, a fortune-teller, and conspires to bring Roy and Mabel to visit Nathan, who is to tell Mabel where she will find the lost letter. The conspiracy is successful, and Roy is accused of theft. Roy conceals himself in the closet of his bedroom, the same evening, and through the keyhole sees George enter and count the stolen money. George departs. Roy is angry until he remembers and reads a letter from their dead mother pledging Roy to be kind and loyal to his brother.
Some weeks later George has gained favor with Mabel. Roy is downcast, and one day while in a saloon reads a notice of the coming marriage of George and Mabel. Nathan happens to be present in the saloon, and recognizes Roy, who is prostrated and removed to a hospital. Nathan is remorseful, visits Mabel, and in the presence of George denounces him. George finally confesses, and the three visit the hospital. George is forgiven, Nathan receives gratitude, while Mabel pledges a new love for Roy that knows no doubt.
CAST.
Mabel Warren.
Roy Martin, in love with Mabel.
George Martin, Roy's brother and rival.
Nathan, a fortune-teller.
Postman, in scene 1.
Old Lady, in scene 23.
Two Boys, in scene 23.
Bar-tender, in scenes 26-28-29.
Saloon Habitues in scenes 26-28-29.
Two Ambulance Officers in scenes 28 29.
Nurse in scenes 31 34.
Doctor in scene 31.
SCENE PLOT.
EXTERIORS:— Front porch of Mabel's home, 1-3-5-11-13-17-33.
Front porch (Bust scene), 6.
Nathan's cottage, 8-14.
Disreputable saloon, 29.
INTERIORS: — Living room of Mabel's home, 2-4-7-10-12-25-27-30-32. Nathan's room, 9-15.
Roy's bedroom, 16-18-22-24.
Closet door (Bust scene), 19-21.
Roy's bedroom (mask scene), 20.
A living-room (vision scene), 23.
Disreputable saloon, 26-28.
Hospital ward, 31-34.