Motion Picture News (Apr-Jun 1918)

June 22, i 9 i 8 3707 more reels of entertainment. " The Girl and the Graft " is the title of the late O. Henry that is to be seen on the screen of the theatre of week. It was produced under the direction of William P. S. Earle and is released on the General program. The story tells of " Poque," a quiet, unassuming dreamer who wanders over the country propagating various grades of graft in order that he might spend his first vacation in the great metropolis, New York. In the course of his wanderings he comes upon Vancross, a business man and millionaire who longs for fame and notoriety. After talking with Poque he decides that he is just the right sort to act as publicity man for him. Poque balks at the idea of making such an unpretentious figure as Vancross famous, but finally accepts the proposition. He arranges with a girl friend to strike up an acquaintance with his employer, leading him on for a time and then manage to sue him for being jilted. But things pan out quite differently from the way Poque intended. Instead of trying to get away from his employer, the girl friend decides to marry him. But Poque gets a good sum of money, so he should worry. At the theatre on of week, O. Henry's " The Girl and the Graft." The. Sensational Episodes of the Famous " Caillaux Case " Seen in Pictures — Fox (Fox Special Production) The sensational episodes of the Caillaux case, which stirred all Europe a short time ago and for which Bolo Pasha, the German spy, was executed by French authorities, have been enacted before the camera and reproduced for screen presentation by William Fox. The scandal that rocked the globe afforded some of the most dramatic incidents ever enacted in the courts of law of any country. Prior to the execution of the German spy, it was disclosed by his confession that Joseph Caillaux, former premier of France, was placed in disrepute. Richard Stanton, who is responsible for the production of " The Spy," directed the scenes in this picture. All of the political machinations of the " Caillaux Ring " and the private intrigues, scandals and romantic tangles that made the affair the sensation of the entire world, are seen depicted in this production. All of the characters conspicuous in the international scandal have been faithfully portrayed by talented screen artists. Among those who are impersonated are Joseph Caillaux, the central figure; Mme. Caillaux, Bolo Pasha and Gaston Calmette, the editor slain by Mme. Caillaux to shield her husband. Bolo Pasha was at one time the secret servant of the Kaiser in America and one of the Allies' most dangerous enemies. A screen version of the episodes of the famous " Caillaux Case " will be seen at the theatre on of week. Vivian Martin's Best Work for the Screen in "Viviette" — Locke Author (Paramount Five-Reel Production) In all of Vivian Martin's years of success on the screen you have never seen her in a photodrama that did not please. The story might not have been to your liking but the vivacious, girlish ways and mannerisms of the little star always counterbalanced any defects in the story or plot. Her late work for the Paramount program, " Viviette," written by William J. Locke, one of our best writers of contemporary fiction, and produced under the direction of Walter Edwards, is, without a doubt, her best work in pictures. First, because she has an excellent story to work in and secondly, because she is given an opportunity to display real dramatic ability. In support is seen Eugene Palatte, whose work was praised by every critic of screen work when the picture was shown for review. The story deals with a little orphan girl who, upon returning from boarding school, goes to reside with a wealthy family, the mother of which has taken a deep inteerst in her. In the family are two brothers, of entirely different natures. The one has gone forth in the world and has risen to the height of his profession — law. The other's ambitions go no further than the stable where his constant companions, thoroughbred horses, live. He falls in love with Viviette. His brother visits home and he, thinking that his brother has won Viviette, in a mad rage plans to kill him. How the little heroine works out her own destiny and the happy ending of the trouble between the brothers is told in five most interesting reels. Vivian Martin at the theatre week. Pauline Frederick in "Her Final Reckoning" Adapted from "Prince Zilah," Stage Success (Paramount Five-Reel Production) Cast as a Gypsy in the screen adaptation of Jules Claretie's famous stage success, " Prince Zilah," seen on the screen under the title, " Her Final Reckoning," Pauline Frederick, the most talented emotional actress on the screen today, will come to the theatre on of week to demonstrate to its patrons what a poor Gypsy girl can do toward rising in the world even though she be handicapped by servi WHAT TWO DID Turn to "Your Idea — and Ours " Now and See What You Can Do TURN back to " Your Idea — and Ours " and you will find there a page from a small city paper and another from a country weekly. These pages carry the advertisements on the theatre and then reading matter about the plays and players. This is the sort of matter that keeps the public interested in motion pictures, that widens the field of appeal. A great deal of this matter, short paragraphs about coming productions, can be taken from these Ad Talks. Take out little squibs and run them a few weeks before you show the picture, and then use the whole thing for your reading notice just before you show them. The meat of all the publicity matter that is sent out by the various publicity departments is boiled down here. It is in convenient form. You don't need to even add the hot water to serve them. tude. " Prince Zilah " was written about thirty years ago and since then it has served as a starring vehicle for Sarah Bernhardt, Jane Hading, Mme. Modjeska, Ellen Terry and Eleanora Duse — the greatest emotional actresses of contemporary times. Now Miss Frederick is to make it immortal on the screen and those who have seen her in this production agree as one, that her work is equal to that of any of the great artists who presented the featured role on the speaking stage. The production was made by Paramount under the direction of Emile Chautard, distinguished French director. In the supporting cast with Miss Frederick are seen John Miltern, a popular stage idol; Bob Cain, Warren Cooke, Joseph Smiley, James Laffey, Karl Dane, Florence Beresford, Louis Reinhart and Edith Ellwood. The story tells of the enforced slavery of a young Gypsy girl and her sacrifice to save her mother who had been captured by a Russian officer. Pauline Frederick in " Her Final Reckoning " at the theatre on of week. June Elvidge in "A Woman of Redemption" Filmed in Beauty Spot of America (World Five-Reel Production) Filmed in the beautiful country surrounding the spot which all tourists traveling into the heart of the mountainous district of North Carolina visit, " A Woman's Redemption," featuring June Elvidge, the beautiful World star, presents one of the most fascinating photodramas ever released by the World Film Corporation. The exterior scenes — and there are many — present the most beautiful country from a scenic standpoint that can be found within the bounds of the United States. Most of the scenes were filmed in the vicinity of Bat Cave, one of the beauty spots of America. Miss Elvidge has the role of a mountain girl living in this section. She is supported in her work by John Bowers in the leading male role. Charles H. Martin, Alec Shannon, Albert Hart and Marie Pagano. The picture was produced under the direction of Traves Vale who has directed some of the best product that has left the World studios. Miss Elvidge has the role of the mountain girl whose influence over Tim Stanton, son of a wealthy lumberer, reforms him and saves him from the vice of drink. Tim has been sent to the lumber camp in the mountains to reform and his regeneration is brought about by the girl of the mountains. " A Woman of Redemption," filmed in one of the beauty spots of America, Bat Cave, North Carolina, with June Elvidge in the featured role, will be seen on the screen of the theatre on of week. George M. Cohan — Greatest of Musical Comedy Stars in " Hit-the-Trail Holiday " (Paramount Five-Reel Production) George M. Cohan, the idol of the musical comedy world and whose work in " Broadway Jones " will never be forgotten by the million along Broadway and throughout the U. S. A., is seen in his own creation in which Fred Niblo, husband of Enid Bennett, made such a decided hit. What is it? One guess — you're right — " Hit-the-Trail Holiday," in which Billy Sunday, the famous evangelist, is imitated in his work of making them " hit the trail." In the screen version, the famous musical comedy star, dramatist and producer, appears in the role created originally by Fred Niblo, and he sure is " some " bartender. If you have seen the stage production you know that a bartender figures as the star of the production. Marshall Neilan, familiarly known as Mickey and the one who has directed Mary Pickford in some of her most decided successes, " Stella Maris " being the best example, was back of the megaphone when the scenes for "Hit-the-Trail Holiday" were shot and Mickey has turned out a job that he may well be proud of. The stage play ran for an entire season on Broadway and was represented by two companies on the road for another season. It was one of the most successful musical comedies ever seen on the Gay White Way. Bryant Washburn, Hero of " Skinner " Stories in " Kidder and Ko " — Best Yet (Pathe Five-Reel Production) Remember the hero of " Skinner " stories, among them, " Skinner's Dress Suit? " And do you remember how motion picture audiences throughout the United States praised the worK of the hero? Bryant Washburn is the man ana he is due to arrive at the theatre on of week, in " Kidder and Ko," his latest work for Pathe. It's something along the same lines as " Skinner's Dress Suit " so that it is bound to please. In the supporting cast with Mr. Washburn are seen Harry Jenkinson, Gertrude Silby and Wadsworth Harris. " Kidder and Ko " is " some picture " — accept the word of the management of the theatre. His business is to provide entertainment for his patrons and he is not going wrong. Cuthberi Kidder, impersonated by Mr. Washburn, is the champion pool shark of a New England college. His father is engaged in the dried codfish business in Maine and hasn't much faith in his son's ability to accomplish much in the business line. He has the right dope on his son, at that. Then Cuthbert meets the most beautiful girl in all New England. He decides to cut out the frivolous life and settle down. He gets into the fried codfish business and — well, he does some business. Ethel Clayton Seen in a Most Unusual Photodrama, " The Man Hunt " — Mountain Scenes (World Five-Reel Production) Ethel Clayton, supported by Rockliffe Fellowes, one of our best character actors; Henry Warwick, John Adriznoia, Herbert Barrington, Fack Drumier, Al. Hart and John Dungan present " The Man Hunt," a late World picture which comes to the theatre on of week. You have all seen examples of Miss Clayton's work on the screen and you have never found her wanting in natural grace, ability and dramatic expression. In this, her late work for World, she has the role of Betty Hammond, a thoroughly modern girl, who looks until she finds the man she would like to marry and then proceeds to make him marry her despite his objections to the contrary. Much of the action of the story is laid in the mountains and some beautiful exteriors have been registered by the camera. The time is the dead of winter and the snow-capped mountains afford a most beautiful background for the story which Miss Clayton so cleverly tells in pantomime. This is not a melodrama, as the title would lead one to believe, but a light drama with some fine bits of comedy sprinkled here and there throughout the run. Some of the most exciting adventures ever recorded by the camera precede Betty Hammond's decision to make the man she loves marry her against his wishes. All Buffalo Theatres Obey Law Commissioner John F. Malone has filed with the city clerk for transmission to the council a complete report of inspection of every theatre and motion picture house in Buffalo. The report states that every motion picture house, as well as the legitimate theatres, complies with ordinances which existed at the time the buildings were constructed. Aisles, exits and operating booths are all constructed according to the demands of local ordinances, says the report.