Motion Picture News (Jul-Oct 1914)

66 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS "A Bogus Baron." (Sterling. Thurs., Sept. 3.) — In which Ford Sterling dresses as a baron to win a girl for another man, but due to the usual sidesplitting mix-up one is at a loss as to whether he succeeds in his mission or not. "Matty, the Universal Boy, No. 5." (Imp. Thurs., Sept. 10.) — In which Matty joins the boy police of New York and rounds up a band of boy crap shooters and cigarette smokers. A good moral to this picture, which will entertain young and old. A clever police dog performs. "Curing a Lazy Wife." (Crystal. Tues., Sept. 1.) — Rather colorless. Vivian Prescott plays the lead. As a lazy wife she fools her husband, who tries to cure her. Quite a bit of actions transpires before he discovers she is faking. "His Wife's Flirtations," (Sterling. iMon., Aug. 17.) — The gay wife of the country farmer flirts with every man she meets. A traveling salesman so arouses her husband's ire and the suspicions of the sheriff that a comical chase results. "Universal Ike Nearly Gets Married." (Universal Ike. Tues., Sept. 8.) — Ike's wouldbe father-in-law thinks he has inherited a legacy and prepares to welcome him to his family, but it develops that it is a debt instead and Ike meets his Waterloo. Funny in parts. "Little Meg and I." (Victor. Mon., Sept. 7.) — An excellent drama with J. Warren Kerrigan, Vera Sisson and George Periolat lead' ing the cast. An old seaman tells his mates how he once loved a rich girl far above his station, and how their marriage was presented through the falsehood of schemers, which resulted in her suicide. "Boy." (Eclair-Universal. Two reels. Wed., Sept. 9.) — The leads are played by Alec B. Francis and Willie Jackson. The picture is a pathetic one and will be enjoyed more by the deep thinkers and better educated. Due to his drinking habits, Jerry's wife leaves him and takes her boy with her. Jerry, frantic without his child, enters the church and becomes a priest. His son returns and acts as choir boy. Later the boy returns to his mother; he is taken ill, and when his father reaches him, dies. Husband and wife fail to be reconciled. He returns to the monastery and she joins a nunnery. "No Show for the Chauffeur." (EclairUniversal. Sun., Sept. 6.) — An amusing comedy in which the wits of a man and woman are pitted against each other, with the man getting a shade the better of the argument. The chauffeur takes his master's place while he wins a wife posing as the chauffeur. "The Phantom Light." (101 Bison. Two reels. Sat., Sept. 13.) — There are too many superfluous scenes in this old Indian legend to command continual attention, and it is doubtful if Indians used rifles at the time the legends originated. Big Moon promises his daughter to the man who returns from the mountain first with a deer. Two brothers set out on the mission. One, seeing the other is victor, kills him. Later, z\l due to his villainy, the whole tribe is wiped out and he is consumed by fire, hence the phantom light which reminds all Indians of the tragedy. "Under Arizona's Skies." (Frontier. Sun., Sept. 6.) — Because of his brave conduct in protecting two girls from a band of hostile Indians, the bandit is pardoned by the mayor of the town. Joe Franz and Dolly Larkin play the leads in this exciting drama, "Jam and Jealousy." (Joker. Sat., Sept. 12.) — Jealous lovers, a pair of ridiculous hoboes and a cop combine their forces and make this an uproarious comedy. Max Asher, Louise Fazenda, Bob Vernon, (Sale Henry and William Franey play these characters. "The Angel of the Camp." (Powers. Fri., .Sept. 11.) — A beautiful story, liut Ray Gallagher is hardly suited for a rough and ready cowboy's part. Edna Maison is the other lead. The picture tells how the reformation of a "bad man" was brought about through the influence of a Salvation Army lass whom the Western town had learned to love. "Beau and Hobo." (Joker. Wed., Sept. 9.) — The lover masquerades as a hobo in order to approach the girl of his heart, as her father is much adverse to his presence. The girl mistakes a real hobo for him and the consequences are quite funny. Ernest Shields and Mrs. Mattox are the principals. "Feeding the Kitty," (Nestor. Fri., Sept. 11.) — Eddie Lyons and Victoria Forde create a good bit of fun in this picture. The young wife thinks her husband has gone out with the maid and a lot of trouble ensues until she finds that the maid is with a cop. Later hubby comes in, quite drunk, and dispels all her doubts on the maid question. "A Daughter of the Plains." (Nestor. Wed., Sept. 9.)— Played by WiUiam Clifford, Sherman Bainbridge and Marie Walcamp. One seldom sees a Western containing so much action and such an absorbing plot. Marie is the sole survivor of the settlement after it has been attacked by Indians. She is found by Clifford, who takes her to his cabin, where she meets Bainbridge. Clifford falls in love with the girl and Bainbridge does his best to ruin their love affair. Later he is killed by the marauding reds and Clifford and Marie are left together. MUTUAL PROGRAM "The Milk-Fed Boy," (Majestic. Tues., Sept. 1.) — An amusing comedy-drama that will entertain the children. Johnnie's bringing up makes him cowardly, but when he sees his mother attacked by a tramp his cowardice soon leaves him, and he becomes a man in a minute. "The Miner's Baby." (Reliance. Wed., Sept. 3.) — Played by Arthur Mackley, Florence Crawford and Richard Cummings. A simple but pathetic story. The old miner is indifferent to his baby until he thinks that it has been stolen, and sees his neighbor mourning the loss of his. Then his whole aspect changes. "A Modern Othello." (Beauty. Tues., Sept. 1.) — A fine comedy. Excellent photography and scenes. Harry Pollard and Margarita Fischer in the leading parts. Hubby is jealous of his wife and when he mistakes a woman for a man and sees her in h^s wife's room, his rage is uncontrolable until he discovers the truth. "Our Mutual Girl, No. 33." (Reliance. Mon., Aug. 31.) — In this chapter Dubar returns Margaret's jewels after wresting them from his brother, who commits suicide the moment after. A number of points of interest in New York are shown, including Washington Square, the U. S. Customs House, Wall street and Trinity Church and the New York Stock E.xchange. Later Margaret sees Irvin S. Cobb, Will Irwin and Dubar embark for Europe as war correspondents. "Bill Organizes a Union," (Komic. Sun., Aug. 30.) — This picture, which is number five of the "Bill" series, is an excellent comedy. Bill and all the other office boys in the building go on strike, beat up the scabs and employ a brainless person to fill Bill's job, who mixes things up so that Bill's boss is glad to take him back. Limburger cheese is introduced with deadly effect. "Arty the Artist." (Thanhouser. Sun., Aug. 30.) — In which "Vic," the originator of Flooey and Axel, who appear in the New York World, is introduced. He creates a lot of fun and illustrates his abilities in this novel reel. "The Keeper of the Light." (Princess. Fri., Aug. 28.) — Muriel Ostriche and Boyd Marshall lead the cast of this drama. The rich man is in love with the daughter^ of the lighthouse keeper, but his mother objects to the marriage. When thieves attempt to put out the light to wreck a ship she, with the man's aid, prevents them, but due to a bullet wound she dies. "The Mascot." (Komic. Sun., Sept. 6.) — A real side-splitter with Fay Tincher, Max Davidson and Tod Browning in the leads. A great many laughs are furnished by Browning, who dresses as a Hindoo and threatens his coming father-in-law with death. "Turned Back." (Reliance. Fri., Sept. 4.) — In which the poor working man who has robbed to save his child is prevented from further wrongdoing by coming face to face with his victim, an old friend, and a doctor, who cures his child and sets him upon the right road. ■ — "Mildred's Doll." (Domino. . Two reels. Thurs., Sept. 10.) — A highly pleasing offering in which the granddaughter of an old miner saves his gold by secreting it in her doll, so that the robbers are unable to find it. Suspense is held throughout this feature. Clever acting by George Osborne and Mildred Harris. "His Winning Way." (Princess. Fri., Sept. 4.) — Father does not want his daughter to marry a poor man, and when he demands lflO,000 from Nolan Gottyspile, who is courting her, it goes pretty hard with the young fellow. But he manages by a little high finance to raise the money, and just when more is demanded the news comes that he is the heir of a big fortune. Boyd Marshall, Mary Hall and Riley Chamberlain are cast in the main parts. "Sierra Jim's Reformation. (Majestic. Tues., Sept. 8.) — The insuppressible Western bandit turns up again to be reformed by the smile and the word of a pretty girl. The bandit thereupon goes off across the Great Divide to begin a new life. Special mention should be made of the distinct and steady photography. "The Sheriff's Choice." (Reliance. Wed., Sept. 9.) — A father is torn between paternal love and stern duty. His son has become a bandit and as the sheriff he must make an honest effort to capture. He does capture him, and gives him one chance to escape. The son rides into the quicksands and perishes. The drama is tense in its dramatic quality, and the ending is entirely in keeping with the characers, and yet it comes upon us as a surprise. "O'Flanagan's Luck." (Royal. Sat., Sept. 5.) — A good funmaker of the rough and tumble variety. The speed and rapidity of the movement allows no interval betv/een the laughs of those who are devoted to this kind of enterta.nment. "The Silver Candlesticks." (Kay-Bee. Two reels. Fri., Sept. 11.) — Torino, a Spaniard, in order to save his child from death, steals the silver candlesticks from the altar of the church. But his conscience bothers him to such an extent that he returns them. The padre witnesses their return, and hears the man's prayer for the recovery of the child. He prays also, and the child, who is thought to be dead, recovers. The scenes are the strong point in this drama. It will appeal more to the serious minded. "A Brand New Hero." (Keystone. Sat., Sept. 5.) — In which Roscoe Arbuckle rescues the chief's daughter from the water and is created an officer of the force. Numerous times do villainous rivals plot his downfall but he comes through with flying colors. A good many laughs in this. "His New Profession." (Keystone. Mon., Aug. 31.) — Charles Chaplain appears in this picture and, as usual, whenever he appears it is. a laugh throughout. He gets a job wheeling a cripple around, but a pretty girl, a beggar and a furious young nephew cause his downfall and much merriment. "The Baggage Smasher." (Keystone. Thurs., Sept. 3.) — Chester C. Conklin disports himself in this picture to the great amusement of all. He assumes the role of baggage smasher and gets into a lot of trouble with two honeymooners. "The Song of the Sea Shell." (American. Fri., Aug. 28.) — Beautiful photography and scenes. The story is rather obscurely put. The shepherd dreams that his sweetheart has run away with a city man, but he awakes and finds her standing beside him. Ed Coxen, George Field and Charlotte Burton play the leads. NEWS WEEKLIES "Hearst-Selig News Pictorial, No. 52." (Selig. Thurs., Aug. 37.) — We are carried from Mexico to the seat of the gigantic war in Etirope in this issue, but to relieve the depressing feeling that the sights of war might cause, we are given views of the more peaceable pursuits, such as horse-racing, automobile racing, and golfing. "Hearst-Selig News Pictorial, No. 53." (Selig. Mon., Aug. 31.) — The photography of this issue is entirely up to the standard set by this pictorial review. Among the events chronicled in , pictures are a baby show and an exciting baseball game between pennant contenders. (Continued on page 76)