Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1916)

1514 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Vol. 14. No. 10 Barney Bernard in "Phantom Fortunes"; Lucille Lee Stewart in "His Wife's Good Name"; E. H. Sothern and Peggy Hyland in "The Chattel E. K. LINCOLN WILL APPEAR IN "JIMMY DALE" SERIES " Jimmie Dale, Alias ' The Grey Seal,' " will be released to the public by the Monmouth Film Corporation on October 16, and will appear weekly thereafter for sixteen weeks. E. K. Lincoln, Paul Panzer, Edna Hunke and Doris Mitchell lead the cast. When George Barr McCutcheon's famous romance " Graustark " was dramatized for the stage, E. K. Lincoln was the unanimous selection for the leading role. Recognizing his qualities the Vitagraph Company obtained his services and his appearance in " The Million Bid " marked the opening attraction at the Vitagraph theatre. A special engagement previous to this with the World Film featured him in such well-known photoplays as " The World Against Him " and " The Almighty Dollar." The events which marked his career with the E. K. Lincoln players are well remembered. His studio is at Grantwood, N. J. Sothern in " The Chattel " from " V " Last Week in Month Other September Releases from the Company Include " His Wife's Good Name " on the 11th, "Through the Wall" on the 18th, and "Scarlet Runner" FASOLD, PATHE NEWS, IS WITH HUGHES ON HIS TOUR OF THE COUNTRY Karl W. Fasold, representing the Pathe News, is on tour with Charles Evan Hughes, Republican candidate for President, and his party who are touring the country in the preliminary campaign. Mr. Fasold was in Detroit on August 7, which was one of the first stops of the party. He made some excellent pictures of Mr. Hughes which were later shown at a number of the Detroit theatres. In all cities which Mr. Hughes visits Mr. Fasold is on the job to make motion pictures, which later become a part of the Pathe News and which are also shown as a special attraction by local exhibitors. HE WOULDN'T BE WITHOUT THE "NEWS" Motion Pictures News, New York City. Gentlemen. — We wish to thank you for all kindnesses shown by your firm. They are greatly appreciated. I would not be without a copy of the " News." Yours, W. G. Baker. Springfield, Ohio. ON Vitagraph's fall program, such names as E. H. Sothern, Barney Bernard, Peggy Hyland, Anita Stewart, Lillian Walker, William Duncan, Naomi Childers and Marc MacDermott stand out prominently in the all-star casts of the Blue Ribbon Features now ready, for release through V-L-S-E. Starting on September 4, Vitagraph presents the famous Hebrew comedian, Barney Bernard, who will make his screen bow in " Phantom Fortunes," an original story from the pen of Samuel Tauber. Barney Bernard's name and fame are known for his inimitable characterization of Abe Potash, in " Potash and Perlmutter." On September 11, Vitagraph will release " His Wife's Good Name," featuring Lucille Lee Stewart. This is a drama in which Miss Stewart has an exceptionally good opportunity to prove that she is one of the screen's foremost emotional actresses. On September 18, Vitagraph will release " Through the Wall," a drama of a super criminal written by Cleveland MofTett. Nell Shipman, William Duncan and George Holt are featured. The picture is a Western Vitagraph that can be put in the same category as " God's Country and the Woman," and other pictures directed by Hollin S. Sturgeon. On the last week in September the longawaited Vitagraph-Sothern release will make its appearance. E. H. Sothern has for his first appearance in motion pictures a play called " The Chattel," written by Paul West. Supporting Mr. Sothern in "The Chattel," is the famous English beauty, Peggy Hyland. Fred Thomson, will direct Mr. Sothern in all of his Vitagraph releases. Lillian Walker will be seen this fall in a screen version of " The Blue Envelope Mystery." Wilfred North has directed this mystery story, which was written by Sophie Kerr. What is said to be one of the finest pictures which Anita Stewart has ever done is " The Combat," which will be a fall release. Ralph W. Ince is responsible for the direction of Miss Stewart in this picture. During the month of September Earle Williams makes his bow at the wheel of " The Sc;irlet Runner," Vitagraph's Mile a-Minute motor series in twelve episodes adapted from the book written by C. N. and A. M. Williamson. Mr. Williams plays the lead in every episode, each a complete story. As the genial Christopher Race, owner of " The Scarlet Runner," a motor which is famous for its speed, Mr. Williams succeeds in getting mixed up into one mysterious and thrilling adventure after another. Twelve beautiful and talented young women appear in the various episodes of " The Scarlet Runner." Among them are Edith Storey, Lillian Tucker, Marguerite Blake, Zena Keefe, Betty Howe, Gypsy O'Brien. Adele Kelly, Billie Billings and Jean Stuart. The first episode of " The Scarlet Runner," entitled " The Car and His Majesty," and directed by William P. S. Earle will be released September 18. Mr. Earle also directed " The Jacobean House," the fourth episode and Wally Van has directed the other ten two-part episodes. "CIVILIZATION" ENDORSED BY THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY " Civilization," the Ince cinema spectacle, has received the distinction of endorsement at the hands of the theosophical body. A. C. Warrington, national president of the American Section of the Theosophical Society, with offices at Krotona. Hollywood, Calif., has written to Mr. Ince to state that theosophists regard " Civilization " as a great theosophical play in all respects, and it should make a strong appeal to members of that body. "NEWS" REVIEWS INSPIRE CONFIDENCE Motion Pictures News, New York City. Gentlemen. — The " News " has always been " Up and Up " in its dealings. Fair to all. I always swear by your re\-iews on pictures. Success is yours. Ver> truly yours. Geo. H. Hines. Auditorium Theatre, South Bend, Ind.