Moving Picture Weekly (1915-1920)

16 THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY 'J'HERE is not a detail of production that Eric Von Stroheim, the gifted director of "Blind Husbands" and "The Devil's Passkey," is neglecting in his new big feature, "Foolish Wives." There are marvelous Tivo poses of Marguerite Armstrong, Von Stroheim's leading lady in "Foolish Wives." sets, beautiful interiors, capable actors, an interesting story, and last, but certainly not least, a galaxy of attractive women, who are not only good to look upon but talented to the very highest degree. It took Mr. Von Stroheim some time before he could decide upon a leading lady for "Foolish Wives." In the midst of his perplexity, however. Fate was kind to him and sent him a real "find," a comparative newcomer to the screen, Marguerite Armstrong. Mis^ Armstrong is a blonde, and possessed of an exquisite beauty — masses of wavy golden hair, a faultless profile ar.d eyes of an appealing quality. ''Foolish Wives' Will Have In Its Cast Some Remarkably Attractive Women She is slender and lithe of figure, and possei^ses that quality so eagerly and earnestly desired by all screen actors, male and female alike — the ability to wear clothes well. Her gowns are the last word in "chicness," and her general style will be the envy of every woman who watches her. She will play in "Foolish Wives" the role of Helen Hughes, wife of the American envoy, a girl of twenty-one, newly married and frivolous. She is a real "Foolish Wife," who falls easily imder the sway of the vicious fascinator impersonated by Von Stroheim, but the fates are kind to her in the end. The role fits Miss Armstrong's appealing and winsome blonde beauty admirably. Marguerite Armstrong is only one of the attractive galaxy of actresses Von Stroheim has gathered about him in "Foolish Wives." There are in addition the smart-looking Maude George, the vixenish Mae Busch and the beautiful Malveen Polo, daughter of the famous serial king, Eddie Polo. Assuredly there will be sufficient feminine charms in "Foolish Wives." WHAT EXHIBITORS THINK OF THE "JEWELS" "Kindly be advised that 'The Devil's Pass Key' completed a very successful run at this Theatre. Despite ihe inclemency of the weather we showed to a capacity audience each evening during its stay. The play certainly gives evidence of the master touch of Von Stroheim." C. W. .50DARD, Godard's J Street Theatre, Sacramento, California. "I ran THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL' Friday and Saturday nights. Personally I consider it the biggest picture I have ever run and it pleased everybody that saw it. It is simply great." E. W. HODGIN, Electric Theatre, Courtland, Kan. "It is seldom that I comment to an Exchange about a picture, but since we have received so many personal endorsements from our patrons. I feel that a few words of comment are really due on 'ONCE TO EVERY WOMAN.' "The picture has proved more profitable to us than I had anticipated, or even expected. What pleases us very much, in addition to the financial results, is that the story and the star met with such great applause among the audience, which is excellent evidence of their satisfaction. "You may rest assured that we will not hesitate in booking future JEWELS that appear as promising as •ONCE TO EVERY WOMAN.' " D. FEINBERG, Mgr., State Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis. "It is quite unusual for me to comment on comedies plaving at our theatre— but I simply cannot refrain from voicing my opinion of 'A PROHIBITION MONKEY,' the Joe Martin comedy which we played Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. _ t "To say that it's a scream would be putting it mildly, i have known comedies to create a great deal of amusement, but 'A PROHIBITION MONKEY' caused such an abundance of hearty laughter and applause, that I was really surprised to think that a mere comedy would be capable of ushering in this enjoyment. "We surely appreciate the booking." 0. L. MIRSTEN, Mgr. WTiitehouse Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis.