Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS 43 Taming of the Shrew. Jupiter. (Oct. 27.) — Shakespeare's immortal comedy of the above title is far too well known to everyone to necessitate the telling of the story. The work of the Jupiter, alias Ambrosio Company, in getting this before the public in such a form is most commendable. It has often been said that if one were to try and produce Shakespeare without his wonderful wording it would undoubtedly fall to the ground. But this is disproved, for Sothern and Marlowe, with all their art, could not have produced anything more intelligent than this, nor could they have pleased the same audience more. The Van Warden Jewels. Majestic. The first reel of this picture is a little weak, and spoils the effect, as the story really possesses some strength. It is a detective story, of the usual kind, not having anything sufficiently original to recommend it. The Van Wardens are society people and while they are entertaining weekend parties their jewels disappear. The audience is kept in doubt as to who the thief is, the son being blamed as he is known to be heavily in debt? The real thief is caught after some clever work by a friend of the brother. He is one of the house guests and an adventurer. There is a pretty love story interwoven in the yarn. A. M. THE LIFE OF ST. PATRICK (Condensed story of the film. For illustrations see next week's issue.) The "Life of St. Patrick" is historically interesting to all to whom the patron saint of Ireland is but an iota of more importance than a name. This reproduction of some leading incidents in the life of the saint has been prepared by Mr. J. Theobald Walsh, with the co-operation of a large number of Irish peasantry, working for the pure love of the cause, and the scenes have been all prepared on Irish soil as near as possible to the places where history and tradition tell us the actual events took place. We are shown the baptism of little Patrick; how at the age of five he receives at his mother's knee his first knowledge of the story of the Crucifixion. Later we are shown how he is captured and taken away to Ireland. He lands at the Giant's Causeway, and is sold as a slave to King Milcho, an Irish King. For six years he tends his master's sheep. Then there appears an angel, who bids him return to his native land to prepare himselt for a great mission. As the chronicler puts it: "He left Ireland a fugitive to return a conqueror." He studied under his uncle, St. Martin, of Tours, and began to preach Christianity among the Gauls. A vision appears to him calling him to Ireland. He sets sail, is driven from the Irish shore by hostile Pagans, and at last lands among a friendly community. He interests his hosts in his mission, he is invited to their religious ceremonies, where he so impresses his listeners with his definition of the Trinity by utilizing the shamrockleaf as an object lesson that he converts a large number of the audience. Then we are shown how the missionary was imprisoned, released by an angel, and immediately set forth to attempt the conversion of his former master, King Milcho. Later on, at an enormous gathering, met to celebrate the Baal festivities, Patrick performs miracles, drives the reptiles from the land, and destroys the altars of the idolaters. He lived to a great age. and his death was mourned by the entire Irish nation. "The Life of St. Patrick" is sure to be popular. America's Extraordinary Production IN FOUR REELS The Lure of New York OR Life in Chinatown, Bowery and Coney Island A clean but unusual thrilling drama. A moral warning against the lure and vile temptations in the city, and showing the power of resistance in the virtue of a good woman Several styles of lithographs of each size — 1, 3, and 6 sheet. Photographs and Heralds Write or buire for State rights to THE NEW YORK FILM CO. 145 West 45th St. Room 1108 Tel. Bryant 1786 New York City In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS"