Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

48 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS FILM REVIEWS (Continued from page 44) The children ot Harlem, New York, a part of the most congested section of the city, want another park. They have but few and it is hard for them. Their petition and their actions in presenting it are accurately registered by the camera-man. The Missouri State Fair and the current baseball games all are interesting, especially the latter at this time. The great T. R. on his way to South America, where he will study politics; the launching of a new gunboat in Palermo, Italy — what can be more education — and finally, by the way of something lighter, the famous cartoons of Bud Fisher are run. The Current. Ramo Three-reels. There is no greater trouble-bringer than a bad temper. It brings regret and distress to all that come in contact with it. Jack and Lois, a brother and sister living in the country, are forced to go to the city at their father's death in order to earn their living. The son's terrible temper had been accountable for most of the trouble, and finally it leads to the death of the father. The son gets work in the city only to be discharged frequently because of his outbursts of temper. His bad habits lead him into evil ways, and finally he becomes a gambler. Lois, the girl, comes to the city and gets a place in a department store, where she meets with insult from one of the owners and leaves. She goes into the chorus of a show and makes a success. The brother and sister meet later and he "grafts" everything possible from her. Finally her fiance gets him a position. Lois marries a wealthy youth, after his father had put her through a test to determine her worth. Lois again meets the department store proprietor, this time on equal plane, and he again insults her, even though she is married to his prospective brother-in-law. He is repulsed and steals some jewelry and throws the blame on Lois, who is saved by her brother, who determines to do the right thing. The fire scene in the theatre is very good, as is also the yacht from which the villain is thrown off. A good, exciting story that will make a mark. The Prairie Trail. Bison Two-reel. A good war story, vibrating with action and romance. Clifford loves the Colonel's daughter; Red Wing, an Indian girl, loves him. and she in turn is loved by the Indian chief. The Indians, led by a renegade, attack a settlement and kill some white men, and then decide they will capture the pay train. To do this it will be necessary to blow up the tracks. The soldiers hear of this through Red Wing, who also notifies the train. The scene where she tells the engineer is cleverly played. She swings on the engine from her horse. The train is stopped and reversed in time and a running fight ensues. The Indian girl is killed in saving the man she loves. does not seem to care, when he receives a letter from his childhood friend asking him to call at her old home. Here they meet again and she returns him his money as a wedding dower. The Spender. Victor Two-reels. With Florence Lawrence and Tom McAvoy in the leading parts, a drama is sure of being cleverly played. The part of Flo is one that is exactly suited to the peculiar nature of Miss Lawrence and she plays with all her energy. The story starts with the childhood of two children, Tom and Flo, switching immediately to years afterwards, when they have both become "grown ups." Flo has become a successful actress and Tom is the town's spendthrift. They have lost all trace of each other. Flo recognizes Tom one night at the theatre and violently flirts with him, to his great disgust. By many tricks, she at last gets to know him, and he becomes interested. She gets him to give her a large check each time he calls. Finally he becomes broke, and Temptation of Jane. Imp Tworeel. If there was a little more of a moral lesson attached to this picture, it would be of more value from an educational standpoint. As a drama, it is a success from start to finish. A girl comes to the city to make her living, and meets with a profligate. The latter is wealthy and has nothing at all to do but amuse himself. She is working at the time as an artist's model. The man sends her presents of clothes, all of which she returns. Finally she attends a party given by him in her honor. At this affair the man finds a note to her from her mother, telling her to be virtuous, and it changes his whole attitude. The mother arrives unexpectedly and the young millionaire introduces her as his future mother to the crowd of society people present. The part of Jane is played by Jane Gail. It is directed (Continued on page 50) FIVE-A-WEEK ESSANAY COMING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH! A Headline^DramaticilFeature "THE LOVE LUTE OF ROMANY (IN TWO PARTS) The dramatic portrayal of this excellent feature is something out of the ordinary. The plot is new and the photography beautiful. A story of the gypsies with many exciting moments, and interesting situations. Beverly Bayne, Juanita Dalmorez and Wm. Bailey featured. HERALDS AND POSTERS NOW READY. Released Tuesday, October 21st. "THE WAY PERILOUS" A beautiful and absorbing love drama featuring the well known photoplay star, Francis X. Bushman .-, Released Thursday, October 23rd. "THE KID SHERIFF" This is a splendid Western comedydrama with Fred Church and Marguerite Clayton. Released Wednesday, October 22nd. "DAY BY DAY" ESSANAY LEADS IN COMEDIES. This comic is a splendid example of ESSANAY comedy. Book this one today. Released Saturday, October 25th. "BRONCHO BILLY'S ELOPEMENT" An unusually interesting and exciting Western drama with the world's most popular photoplayer, G. M. ANDERSON. 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