Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

42 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS Animated Weekly No. 84. (Oct. 15.) — Containing nine news items of interest. The photography is excellent and the subjects taken very good. The news is as follows: 1. Pontoon Bridge Accident — A series of accidents threaten to mar the annual exhibition and manoeuvres of the British Army Engineers at Portsmouth, England. 2. The Louisville Handicap — Iron Mask creates a new world's record when he travels the six furlongs in 1.10 2/5. 3. Unveiling Ceremonies at San Diego — Many notables, including the representatives of President Wilson and the King of Spain, assist in the dedication of a cross to Serra, first white man to settle on the Pacific Coast. 4. Aviation Carnival — World's famous aviators compete for the greatest prize in aviation — the International Aviation Cup — Rheims, France. 5. Weekly Fashion Hints — Suits and dresses of velveteen and corduroy are popular for Fall. 6. Battle of the Thames — Is re-enacted by prominent citizens of the city of Louisville and is the feature of the Kentucky Perry Centennial Celebration. 7. Great Liberal Rally — Sir Wilfred Laurier, ex-Premier of Canada, attends the Liberal rally at St. Martine, Quebec. Sir Wilfred Laurier lost his Premiership through his advocating the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. 8. Remarkable Marathon R a c e — Many remarkable athletes participate in the classic race of the South — the Times-Despatch Marathon — Richmond, Va. 9. Exciting Motor-Boat Race s — The fastest motor-boats in the world race for the International Motor-Boat Trophy — Osborne Bay, London, England. The race was won by the Maple Leaf at the remarkable speed of 57 miles an hour. The Mate of the Schooner Sadie. Lubin. (Oct. 17.) — The moral of this story is a little overdrawn, so that the good effect that it should have is greatly lost. It is, however, with the exception of this an excellent drama. Lute Drew is the mate of a schooner, and is affianced to the daughter of his captain. Knowing that the love of drink must be in his veins, he assiduously keeps away from its lure, until one day he is forced to take a drink to honor his approaching wedding. He immediately becomes a raving maniac and tries to kill the father of his sweetheart, failing in which, and being chased by the police, dives overboard and swims to the "Sadie," which he boards. He immediately proceeds to fill himself with whiskey and then attacks the captain again, this time injuring him seriously. He then dives overboard again, but does not reappear. Pathe Weekly No. 59. (Oct. 16.)— An unusually interesting number of the semi-weekly, containing much news of moment. The motor-boat races in Oregon show some very speedy traveling. Much trouble has been experienced in Colorado, and especially in Denver, because of the poor irrigation facilities. Governor Ammons and Secretary Lane are shown studying the situation. James Whitcomb Riley, the beloved poet, is seen in his home in Indianapolis on his birthday, receiving the plaudits and tokens of affection from the children of that city. The most interesting part of the film was the chance offered to compare the German soldiers with those of this country. There was a review before the Kaiser and his sons in Berlin, and another in Washington before the President. It must be admitted that in foot soldiery the Germans were perfect, while the American troops aroused a cheer by their wonderful cavalry work. Scenes from Oskaloosa, Iowa, and New York were shown. The Panama Canal, nearing completion, was very good. These pictures, incidentally, have been accepted by the United States Government as official documents. The closing baseball scenes were fair. The Bridge of Shadows. Selig. Two Reels. (Oct. 13.)— The great desire of the manufacturers to produce more than single reels has led to the padding of several dramas that hitherto have not had more than one thousand feet. Not that this is necessarily one of that class, but it does seem that the picture above mentioned would have greater strength were it confined to the single reel. The story deals with the failure of a large insurance company through the recent floods in the West, and the consequent poverty of the companies' employees. The daughter of the president, now by herself in the world, loses her position and wanders from one thing to another, finally landing in a gypsy camp. From this position she is adopted by a wealthy family through having brought back their lost child. The hero, who had been a detective in the employ of the company, is wrongfully accused of theft and sent to jail. After his release he cannot obtain work and is desperate. Finally the girl and. he are brought together again by force of circumstances, his innocence is established, and she regains her wealth through the findings of the court. ; -. • A. M. The Cursed TBlug. Eclair. ThreeReel.— The terlg|e curse of the drug habit cannot rjjp|too plainly demonstrated to an unjknowing public. The word "unknowi'ife" is used advisedly. This feature of^bhe Eclair Company tells of the terrible effects of opium upon a man of strong will and character, whose whole life and future is wrecked through the baneful influence of a drug. Roberts parts tenderly from his fiancee and goes to India to look after some of his father's interests. While WE WILL BUY EDUCATIONAL SCENIC TRAVEL FILMS In good condition. Give us length of film, name, condition, etc. International Industrial and Educational Film Co. v Suite 1008-10 First National Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111. 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