Motion Picture News (Jan-Mar 1918)

850 Motion Picture News "" .Men Who Have Made Love to Me," with Mary MacLane in Featured Role (Perfection Six Reel Production) •■ Men Who Have Made Love to Me " is the title of the six-reel photodrama which will be seen on the screen of the theatre on of week. Mary MacLane, the popular writer, is responsible for the story and presents the featured role in the picture. In the supporting cast are seen Ralph Graves, R. Paul Harvey, Cliff Woman. Alador Prince, Clarence Derwent and Fred Tiden. The production was made under the direction of Arthur Berthelet for the Essanay Company, releasing through Perfection Pictures. In this picture the author, Mary MacLane, tells of the various love affairs which she has had — first with a callow youth, aged twenty. In the words of the author, " he fancied he loved me." Then the literary man, cold and brutal, who dominated the woman and was dismissed. Then the younger son of gentihty, with the spirit of rash conquest, whose plans are crushed by the intervention of a prize-fighter. The woman liked the prize-fighter for his honesty, but she learned that she was not the first to fathom his desirability and he was sent on his way. The bank clerk is next in line, a somewhat ungainly fellow with rare ideals regarding love and marriage. He started when he discovered wine and cigarettes on the table and he is told to go elsewhere for the perfect woman. Then the husband of another woman comes on the scene and proved to be as unscrupulous as he was daring, and the " husband of another " passed out of the woman's life. The picture is unusual and told in an entertaining way. It will be shown on the screen of the theatre on of week. Mary MacLane, author and star. Compliments of the Season," Late O. Henry Feature — Xmas Story {General Ttco Reel Production) " Compliments of the Season " is the late O. Henry feature to be seen on the screen of the theatre. It tells a human, heart-interest story, typical of the O. Henry type and replete with human touches. A three-year-old child of a millionaire is passionately fond of her rag doll, and when, shortly before Christmas, it disappeared, she grieved until she became ill. On Christmas Eve Fuzzy, a tramp, enters a barroom writh the doll, which he had picked up on the street. Three thugs, knowing that Fuzzy had not heard of the reward offered for the return of the doll, try to buy it from him for a small sum. Fuzzy has conceived the idea of using it as a vaudeville prop and refuses to sell. Then they tell him of the reward that is offered for its return. He hurries to the home of the millionaire, to claim the reward. Fuzzy returns the doll and gets the money. He insists upon passing the compliments of the season with the lady of the house, and when she confronts hira he begins an ancient toast of an old Virginia family. The lady realizes that the tramp is a man of gentle birth — a rejected suitor. He starts to leave but is recalled and driven to his destination in a millionaire's car. " Cheating the Public," Special Fox Feature— Propaganda Play — Enid Marker (Fox Heven Reel Production) " Cheating the Public " is a Fox special production in seven reels. Enid Markey presents the featured role. In the supporting cast are seen Ralph Lewis. Bertram Grassby, Tom Wilson, Charlci Elder, Wanda Petit. Fanny Migsley, Frankie Lee, Barbara Conley, Baby Cohen, Carry Clark Ward, James Titus, Henry Peal, Edward Peil, Joseph Hartley, James Morgan, Arthur Glynn, James McNeil, Arthur Shilling, Miles McCormack and Beverley Griffith. The story was written by Mary Murillo and sccnarioized by Richard Stanton and Ed Sedgwick. The production was made under the direction of Richard Stanton. " Cheating the Public " is a powerful propaganda play with a lesson for all. It deals wit hthe differences which exist beween capital and labor. It shows how through the efforts of a factory girl an unjust capitalist is brought to justice and the path of the laborer made straight and easy. Enid Markey in the featured role gives one of her best charactcreizations in the role of the factory girl who brings about the change. The story opens with Mary Garvin in the tenement dwelling with her mothecr, who is at the point of death. The mother dies and Mary is left as the sole lupport of her little brother and READY-MADE AD-TALKS PUBLISHED IN LAST WEEK'S ISSUE February 2, 1918. FEATURES TITLE OF PLAY " My Own United States " " Her American Husband " " Innocent " " Madam Spy " ■' The Menace " " Meatless Days and Sleepless Nights " •' The Eyes of Mystery " " A Heart's Revenge " " Ruggles of Red Gap " " The Light Within " " The Gun Woman " " The Spirit of '17 " •• The Fifth Wheel " PRODUCERS Frohman Amusement 8 reels -Triangle 5 reels Pathe 5 reels Universal S reels Vitagraph 5 reels Paramount (Klever Comedy) 2 reels Metro 5 reels Fox 5 reels Perfection 5 reels Petrova Pictures S reels Triangle 5 reels Paramount 5 reels General 2 reels SERIAL Vengeance — and the Woman " Vitagraph 4th episode sister. The owner of the factory attempts to force his affections upon her and she resents his actions. She is discharged and organizes the employees for an attack against capital. She visits the home of the owner and he renews his attacks. He is shot in the dark and Mary is accused and brought to trial Sh.e is pronounced guilty, but before the execution the foreman of the factory, who had been discharged, confessees to the murder and Mary is released. She marries the son of the owner and together they work for the betterment of factory conditions and the good of the laboring class. " Cheating the Public," with Enid Markey and strong cast, wil be seen on the screen of the theatre on of week. William S. Hart in "The Narrow Trail," Written by Himself — Stirring Adventure (Paramount-Artcraft Five Reels) William Hart in " The Narrow Trail " — this is the attraction at the theatre on of week — William Hart in his latest pic ture, produced by Paramount under the supervision of Thomas H. Ince. The story was written by Mr. Hart himself, and adapted to the screen by Harvey F. Thew. It is the first story ever written by Mr. Hart and is built around narratives related to him by an early settler in the Dakotas. The one who related the incidents to Mr. Hart is the one who gave him his first lessons in horsemanship. In the production appears the popular impersonator of Western characters, charger Pinto. " In the supporting cast are seen Sylvia Bremer, the beautiful Australian actress who has made such a pronounced hit in recent Ince productions. It is a picture of wild outdoor life, bristling with tense situations and thrilling adventure on the Western plains. Ice Harding is the character impersonated by Mr. Hart in this, his latest, production. Ice is a bandit and a leader of men. He is strangely attracted to his horse, Pinto. The sheriff swears to " get " Ice but realizes that he will have trouble catching Pinto. Ice plans a stage hold-up and tells his men that he will accomplish the job alone. He does so and relieves the occupants of iheir valuables. Among-the passengers is " Admiral " Bates, vice king of San Francisco, and his pretty niece, Betty Wcrdin, who is at heart a good girl and detests luring men to the resort run by her father. Betty offers her jewels to Ice but he refuses to take them. The driver hastens to the nearest town and reports the hold-up. The sheriff gathers his posse and starts after Ice and his gang. Then the excitement starts. William S. Hart in " The Narrow Trail " will be seeen on the screen of the theatre on of — ■ week. Little Madge Evans and George MacQuarrie in " Gates of Gladness " (World Five Reel Production) Madge Evans, the talented child-actress of World Pictures, and George MacQuarrie, wellknown character actor, are co-starred in " Gates of Gladness,'' a late World picture produced under the direction of Harley Knowles. In the supporting roles are seen Niles Welch, Rosina Hen ley, Gerda Holmes, Baby Joan and Mrs. Stuart Robson. The story was written by Harry Clymer and Harry O. Hoyt and adapted to the screen by Virginia Tyler Hudson. Little Madge Evans has one of the most entrancing roles she has yet interpreted before the camera. It is different from anything she has ever done. She is seen in many of the scenes as a charming little model posing for an artist. The story tells of the manner in which a little girl brings about the reconciliation of two brothers who had been held apart by unwarranted hatred. The brothers both love the same girl. The younger brother wins out but is disowned by his father. A daughter is born, and until she reached the age of eight years she has never been permitted to see her uncle. When she is brought into the lonely home of the bachelor uncle, she brings sunshine with her and replaces the gloom which had held sway since the occupant of the house had been disappointed in love. He is united with his brother and all is happiness. Niles Welch has the role of Myron Leeds, Beth's father. The brother is presented by George MacQuarrie. Gerda Holmes, who has been seen in leading roles in some of the best World productions, has an important part in this picture. " Gates of Gladness," with Little Madge Evans and George MacQuarrie supported by strong cast, will be seen on the screen of the theatre on of week. Norma Talraadge in Rupert Hughes' Story, " Ghosts of Yesterday "—Dual Role (Select Five-Reel Production) Norma Talmadge is seen in one of Rupert Hughes' best-known works, " Ghosts of Yesterday." The original work as written by Mr. Hughes was titled " Two Women.'' It appears on the screen under the title " Ghosts of Yesterday." In the supporting cast with Miss Talmadge are Eugene O'Brien, in the principal male role opposite Miss Tzilmadge; Stuart Holmes, the best-known villain on the screen ; John Daly Murphy, Henry J. Herbert, Ida Darling and Blanche Douglas. The story offers Miss Talmadge a dual role, and the critics have pronounced her work in this picture the best she has done since working before the camera. The picture opens in American and the scenes later shift to Paris. Miss Talmadge has the role of Ruth Grahame and later in the picture that of Jeanne La Fleur, a famous Parisian dancer. As Ruth Grahame she lives with her father in most humble circumstances. She is delivering some needle work to a customer and while passing through the part she comes upon Howard Marston in the act of committing suicide. She prevents him from doing so and takes him with her to her home. Her father dies and she marries Howard. Shortly afterward, Ruth dies and Howard, broken in spirit, goes to Paris to forget. He becomes a noted painter and meets Jeanne La Fleur, a notorious dancer. He has Jeanne pose for him and the two fall in love because she reminds Howard of his dead wife. He discovers Jeanne at the home of Count Pascal, a notorious character, and going there he rescues Jeanne from him. He is injured in a fight and his sight is lost. Jeanne realizes that she loves him and they are married. At the Theatre on of week. Norma Talmadge in " Ghosts of Yesterday." Olive Thomas in "Limousine Life"; Small-Town Girl's Adventures (Triangle Five-Reel Production) " Limousine Life " is the title of the late Triangle picture in which Olive Thomas is seen. Do you remember " Indiscreet Corinne " in which the former beauty of the Midnight Follies appeared. " Limousine Life " is a typical Thomas picture and presents the little star in a role that pleases with every turn of her head. In the supporting cast with Miss Thoms are seen: Lee Phelps, Joe Bennett, Lillian West, Virginia Foltz, Lottie De Vaulle, Harry Rattenberry, Alberta Lee, Jules Friquet and Lillian Lan|:don. " Limousine Life " was written by Ida M. Evans and has been read by the thousands of readers who take the Red Book magazine. Jack Cunningham adapted the story to the screen and the picture was made under the direction of Jack Dillon. Miss Thomas has the role of Minnie Wills, belle of a small country town in Iowa. She hears the call of the city and aided by Jed Bronson, her sweetheart, she slips away from her home and goes alone to Chicago. She knows a Mrs. Malvin who runs a boarding house and to this place Minnie goes on her arrival in the Windy City. She secures a position in a fashionable modiste's shop and meets Moncure Kelts, a young millionaire, the prize rounder of Chicago. Minnie, assuming the innocent pose, accepts the young millionaire's attentions and gets her first taste of " limousine life." Minnie meets Mrs. Kelts and showers her with kisses and accepts her as her future mother-in-law. The engagement is news to her, but she accepts it as the best, as she believes that marriage will cause her wild son to settle down. Kelts has no idea of marrying Minnie and tells her so. Minnie, glad