Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb 1914 - Sep 1916 (assorted issues))

MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE PHOTOPLAY REVIEWS "Hypocrisy" (Fox). — A melodrama which depends for its interest on numerous struggles, shootings, suicides, and "mistress" accusations and Incidents, and therefore not just the thing for Sundayschool. Intended for a comedy-drama, but the comedy is forced and obtrusive. Virginia Pearson the star, but she does not help matters much. J. "The Beggar and His Child" (Kalem). — Ham and Bud in a new sort of comedy, in which the latter plays the part of an "angel-face child." Very unique, original and pleasing. J. "Avenged" (Lubin). — A melodrama of the old school. The main point of the story is old, the direction is old, the photography and acting old, and while it is interesting, it is not up to the standard of modern high-class features. W. "Broken Fetters" (Universal). — A feature photoplay with scenes laid in China and in New York's "Chinatown." Violet Mersereau is practically the whole thing and the constant center of interest. She is of the Mary Pickford type, but not quite so interesting and pretty, and certainly not so "natural." Violet seems to be constantly trying to be "cute," and her facial expression is kept working overtime. All in all, a very acceptable offering; interesting, picturesque, carefully directed and well acted. William Garwood has only a walking^around part, which he successfully accomplished. Paul Panzer proved that he is a character man, and not all that could be desired in straight parts. Frank Smith, as the Chinese bad man, made a decided hit. "The Unknown" (Lasky). — An intensely interesting photoplay of garrison life in Algeria. The scenery is realistically Eastern, the desert scenes being unusually beautiful. The suspense of the plot is admirably sustained, for not until the final close-up are we absolutely certain what the fate of the courageous soldier of fortune is to be. The cast, which is headed by Lou-Tcllegen and Dorothy Davenport, is remarkable thruout. H. S. N. "The Girl at the Curtain" (Essanay Reissue). — A film that has passed its day. Presenting Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne in a far-from-attractive guise. H. S. N. #Malvina Cream "I DEFY WRINKLES" You too can have a clear, fresh, youthful complexion every morning. NO MASSAGE NEEDED Malvina Cream works over night with Nature. Apply at bedtime and wash off next morning. 42 Years as a Toilet Necessity Established 1874 eo sting out of Bunburn, Quickly removes tan, heals chapped hands restores flabby muscles, prevents pimples, freckles, sallow skin. Ichthyol Soap 25c Malvina Cream 50c Malvina Lotion 50c All drufrprists; or sent postpaid on receipt of price. Send for testimonials. PROF. I. HUBERT, TOLEDO, OHIO ROBERT GRAU announces for publication early in 191 7, the Second Volume of his work entitled The THEATRE of SCIENCE dealing with the rise, growth and present-day development of MOTION PICTURES as an entertainment— joo pages of text, 400 illustrations. FIVE DOLLARS THE VOLUME (DeLuxe) Autographed, numbered, and limited to 3,000 copies. Address all communications to ROBERT GRAU MOUNT VERNON NEW YORK Wrinkles Thousands have successfully used thi~ formula to remove traces of age, illness or worry : loz. of pure Powdered SAXOLITE dissolved in h< pt. witch hazel; use as a face wash. The effect is almost magical. Deepest wrinkles, crow's feet, as well as finest lines, completely and quickly vanish. Face becomes firm, smooth, fresh, and you look years younger. No harm to tenderest skin. Get genuine Saxolite ; powderedj at any drug store. When answering: advertisements kindly mention MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE.