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

MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE 11 PHOTOPLAY REVIEWS "Destiny's Toy" (Famous Players). — A rather mediocre drama with small attempt at originality of plot. Too much dancing around in lovely pastoral settings. Louise Huff charming when she is given a chance to be serious, but E. W. Johnson is the strongest and best feature in the play. H. S. N. "The Girl of the Sierras" (Fine Arts). — "The Island of Regeneration" type of story, but in this case the wild girl of the mountains, who has never met a man, is the regenerated one. If artistically handled, this kind of photoplay is a charming nature study; if poorly done, as with many imitations of "The Island" and "Hearts Adrift," it degenerates into meaningless buffoonery. "The Girl of the Sierras" can be proud of its rivalry. Mae Marsh, as the nature girl of the mountains who lives in a cave, and Robert Harron, a prospector, handle all the delicate resources of comedy-drama with refinement, charm, naturalness and feeling. Miss Marsh as a character comedienne has never excelled her work in this production. L. C. "The Purple Lady" (Metro). — Comedydrama wherein comedy becomes French fares, and drama quickens to melodrama. There are many difficult situations to handle, which, unless properly directed, would be forced. The plot revolves around Ralph Herz as a detective and Irene Hawley as a cabaret girl, and its situations mainly consist of the remarkable adventures of a stolen diamond necklace. Entertaining, realistic and as convincing as its prototvpe of the stage, "Seven Keys to Baldpate." L. C. "Mr. Jack Inspects Paris" (Vitagraph). — A good comedy featuring Frank Daniels, in which he does some very original work; e.g., he kisses a young lady and then exhales about one-half quart of face powder. L. C. "The Undecided Brunette" (Essanay). — A very good George Ade comedy. The play was interesting and up to the usual high standard of these comedies. L. C. "Bucking Society" (Keystone). — A funny and well done farce. Chester Conklin and Shorty Hamilton did some great shooting in this play, altho it was too long. L. C. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM A toilet preparation of merit. Helps to eradicate dandruff. For Restoring Color and Beauty to Gray or Faded Hair 50c. and $1.00 at DniKfrists. After reading the stories in this magazine, ask your exhibitor to show the films on the screen. You will' find that the Photoplay is doubly interesting after having read the story, and it will be delightful to see the characters you have read about MOVE J Pay as You Wish We'll Bend you a genuine Laehnlte for you to wear for 10 full days. If you can tell ft from a real diamond send it back at oar expense. Costs but l-30th as much. If yoa decide to keep ft pay only a few cents a month. Write for catalog. Genuine Lachnite Gems keep their dazzling fire forever. Set In solid gold. Cut by world renowned diamond enttera. Will stand fire and acid testa. All kinds of jewelry at astounding low prices. Easy payments. WRITE TQOAY. E.ua^^n^mdmkL.Oaa»\ka 1476 BECOME A PHOTOPLAY ACTOR OR ACTRESS One of the most pleasant and well paid of professions. Send stamp for particulars. THE P. A. BOOKING OFFICES, Chicago, 111. Charles Chaplin iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiMini iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Read the story of "The Vagabond" in this number and then go see the film. It is great! This comedy proves conclusively that our great comedian has come to stay. That being so, you will want to see him in everything he plays in, and you will want to read the story of the film either before or after seeing the play, thus doubling your pleasure. The Motion Picture Magazine has secured the exclusive rights to publish these stories, and one will appear each month. Dont miss them. Order your October (out Sept. 1) copy from your newsdealer now! MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE When answering advertisements kindly mention MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE.