Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1916)

2668 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Vol. 14. No. 17 Working of a Potter's Wheel Forms Interesting Contribution to Reel Life, Released October 15 SINCE the potter's wheel is probably the first mechanical aid invented by man, unusual interest will attach to the pictures which show the modern duplication of methods of making ancient pottery in Gaumont's " Reel Life " No. 24, reelased October 15. Every process is shown from the separation of the pulverized clay from dirt and stones to the final baking. Among the entertaining views are tempering the clay, the final kneading, moulding upon the potter's wheel, retouching, and baking. This pottery is manufactured near New York city, and the only modern device employed is the application of power. Electricity is the power that is used in turning the wheel. A second section of this issue of " Reel Life" will be one of the instructive pictures which make a universal appeal, since Pathe's " Sultana, it shows Uncle Sam's weather kites in service at the government aerological station at Drexel, Neb. The weather is the topic of conversation most in use, and these pictures show one of the methods of providing weather forecasts. There are pictures of the reel house, on its revolving foundation, from which the kites are flown. The kites are fastened by strong piano wire to an electric reel. The height is measured by a theodolite, and the electricity gathered by the wires by a voltmeter. The latter occasionally registers 50,000 volts. Each kite carries a meteorograph to record the humidity, temperature, wind velocity and barometric pressure in the cloud region. More than forty kites are used at this station. The third section shows a cat and her kittens at play. a Gold Rooster in Natural Colors, Ready on October 29 CAMPBELL COMPLETES "GARDEN OF ALLAH" FOR SELIG It is stated that " The Garden of Allah " has been completed by Colin Campbell at the Los Angeles, Cal., studios of the Selig Polyscope Company, and that the public W'ill be permitted to view the film dramatization of Robert Hichens' novel in the not far distant future. It is claimed that " The Garden of Allah " will prove to be the most beautiful production ever filmed by the Selig Company. The scenic effects in " The Garden of Allah" are said to be particularly noteworthy, carrying as they do the Oriental atmosphere in which Colin Campbell excels. Thousands of people take part in the spectacular scenes, which include an attack on a caravan by Bedouins of the desert. There is also a realistic sand storm in which tents are blown down and camels and horses cower before the rain of sand. Director Colin Campbell has arrived in Chicago to confer with William N. Selig as to the cutting and trimming of the production, and it is said that no expense will be spared in the exploitation of the elaborate drama. Helen Ware and Thomas Santschi are assisted by an all-star cast including Harry Lonsdale, Eugenie Besserer, James Bradbury, Will Machin and others. DOROTHY GISH AND BESSIE BARRISCALE IN TRIANGLE NOVEMBER RELEASES Dorothy Gish and Bessie Barriscale are the stars of the Triangle feature releases for the week of November 5. Miss Gish appears in a Fine Arts production recently produced under the direction of George Siegmann. Miss Barriscale is the heroine of an Irish comedy written especially for her by C. Gardner Sullivan and produced at the Kay Bee studios under the direction of Charles Miller and Thomas H. Ince. In " Atta Boy's Last Race " Miss Gish has been provided with a part which gives her the opportunity to exert her charm amid the picturesque surroundings of the race track. " A Corner in Colleens," Bessie Barriscale romps through five reels of laughing drama as the eldest of four orphaned colleens— known as the prettiest in Ireland. She and her sisters live with the goodhearted widow Fahy in a cottage owned by a rich young American. Charles Ray and Margery Wilson render Miss Barriscale's support. "KISS" COMPLETED FOR FAMOUS "The Kiss," a Famous Players-Paramount production in which Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot are co-starred under the direction of Del Henderson, is completed and will be released October 19. The picture is described as a dramatic farce and concerns the rivalry of a social highwayman and a French aviator for the hand of a charming young social secretary. The complications that arise throughont the picture are both original and humorous. It was for this production that both Miss Courtot and Mr. Moore made aeroplane flights at Amit3rville, L. I., in a Lawrence Sperry machine and these scenes are to appear in the completed picture. PATHE will release on October 29 " The Sultana," a Gold Rooster Play in Pathe color. The story is an adaption from Henry C. Rowland's popular novel and features Ruth Roland in a role particularly suited to her personality and talents. She is supported by William Conklin and a capable Balboa cast including Daniel Gilfeather, Charles Dudley and Frank Erlanger. When the Pathe officials first viewed this film they were so impressed with the careful artistic selection the Balboa directors had exercised in the outdoor settings that they decided to give it an added value and sent it to the Pathe studios in France to be colored. In its present shape it is a splendid example of color photography. "The Sultana" is a priceless jewel and <<pLAY BALL," the tenth episode of the International's photo play series " Beatrice Fairfax," will be released next Monday, Sept. 9, while the World Series is in progress. The episode has to do with the kidnapping of " Kerrigan," the star pitcher of the New York Giants. Many of the scenes were made at the Polo Grounds during the recent benefit game between the Giants and the Yankees, which was witnessed by more than 18,000 persons. It shows both teams in action, with Manager McGraw of the Giants, Manager Donovan, of the \ankees and all the stars, including Benny Kauff, Charley Herzog, " Heinie " Zimmerman, Fritz Maisel, Walter Pipp and others putting up as great a game as they ever played. The camera caught Benny Kauff knocking the home run which won the game, and the vast audience going wild with enthusiasm. It was in this game that Ferd Schupp, the Giant pitcher, was knocked out of the box by the Yankees, after which he started his long run of victories which form a part of the Giants' great record. In addition to the base ball stars, four of the International's stars have prominent parts in the story centers around its mysterious appearances and reappearances and the weird affect it has on the destinies of all who come within the radiance of its dazzling dangerous rays. The action begins midst the whirl of the wheel and the clink of gold where Dame Fortune frowns on Doctor Mills (William Conklin), but before the tale ends the old adage proves true that " Unlucky at cards lucky at love." There is crisp action to every foot and thrills and romance have been worked into a scenario of pleasing balance with suspense consistently sustained throughout. " The Sultana," as it is rich in dramatic situations and beautified by natural coloring, should prove to be a most acceptable offering to any exhibitor from a box-office standpoint. the episode. They are Harry Fox, who is the real star of the series ; Grace Darling, Olive Thomas and Nigel Barrie. A CHANCE FOR EXHIBITORS TO REAP PROFITS FROM "AS YE SOW" Kathlyn Williams, supported by an all star cast including Eugenie Besserer, Guy Oliver, Charles West and Vivian Reed, appears in General Film Companj^s regular service on Mondaj-, November 13, in the three-reel Diamond Special, " The Temptation of Adam." The drama was directed by Al Green. Kathh-n Williams enacts the role of a lo}-al wife, who finally saves her husband from prison. " As Ye Sow " is a multiple reel feature play released in General Film Service on Monda}-, November 6. It is founded upon the Biblical saying, " As ye sow so shall ye reap." On Saturday, November 11, "When Cupid Slipped," a Western corned} written and produced by Victoria Forde, will be released through General Film Service. "The Girl Detective." This is a one-reel production released Saturday, November 18, in General Film Service. Baseball Episode in Beatrice Fairfax Series Real Game Between Giants and Yankees — Released During World Series