Motography (Apr-Jun 1916)

June 24, 1916. MOTOGRAPHY 1437 Mutual Program Dotted with Stars AUDREY MUNSON, KOLB AND DILL AND OTHERS SOON TO APPEAR ANNOUNCEMENT has been made by the Mutual Company that the title of the Mutual Masterpicture, "A Man's Soul," has been changed to 'The Inner Struggle" ; and the American Mutual release "Circumstantial Evidence," to "Convicted of Murder." Mary Miles Minter's first appearance in her new connection will be in a picturization of "Youth's Endearing Charm," by Maybelle Heickes Justice. In this play the young star plays the role of a pathetic little orphan which is very well suited to her talent. "Purity," the sevenact allegorical feature starring Audrey Munson, is now ready for the cutting room and the director and players at the American Mutual studios have begun work on a number of features running from one to five reels in length. Chief among the five-reel productions is "The Sign of the Spade," featuring Helene Rosson. Alan Forrest will make his initial appearance in this play, appearing opposite Miss Rosson juvenile role. "A Million for Mary," is another five-reel subject, and is the first of the comedy-drama features starring Kolb and Dill, the noted character men of vaudeville. The story was prepared especially for the introduction of this pair of mirth-makers to Mutual followers. William Russell essays a double role in "The Man Who Would Not Die," another five-reel feature. The story was written by Mabel Condon and is being directed by Mr. Russell, assisted by Jack Prescott. Charlotte Burton takes the chief supporting role. Still another five-part production, "Dust," will present Winnifred Greenwood and Franklin Ritchie in the chief roles by Harry Von Meter and Louise Lester. Above are the noted German vaudeville comedians Kolb and Dill, who will be seen in a series of American Mutual comedies. The Grecian dancer is Iva Shepard, Gaumont-Mutual ■vampire. supported Among the two-reel subjects are "Pastures Green," in which Alfred Vosburg, Vivian Rich and George Periolat are the principal players ; "Sandy— Reformer," a Mustang contribution in which Art Acord and Nita Davis essay the leading roles; "Castles in Spain," featuring Edward Coxen, Lizette Thorne and George Field; "The Good for Nothing Kid," in which Frank Borzage appears as the kid; "Fear," presenting Frank Borzage, Anna Little and Jack Richardson ; "Love's Bitter Strength" and "Like a Knight of Old," Edward Coxen, Lizette Thorne and George Field having the chief parts in the former and Art Acord and Nita Davis in the latter. Starting June 19 the Mutual Film Corporation will release a series of six productions featuring Florence Turner which will be known as the Florence Turner series of Mutual star productions. The first of this series will be "Far from the Maddening Crowd," to be followed on July 20 by "Doorsteps ;" "The Welsh Singer" to be released August 17; "The First Settler's Story," Stepmber 14; "Shop Girls," October 12; and "Redeemed," on November 9. In the supporting cast will be seen Henry Edwards, Campbell Gullan and Malcolm Cherry of the Royalty Theater, London. Iva Shepard will appear in "The Criminal's Thumb," a threepart Gaumont feature for release June 22. Miss Shepard is very versatile, having appeared in many productions on the legitimate stage as well as many screen plays, is a classic dancer, and as clever at comedy as in the vampire roles which she has been depicting. Alexander Gaden is playing the other principal role. Miss Shepard has isued a denial of the rumors that she is to desert the screen during June and July to dance in outdoor Shakesperian pageants, for although she is a beautiful classic and interpretative dancer, her contract with the Gaumont-Mutual company calls for her acting in photoplays released during the period when she has been invited to dance in these open air entertainments. A variety of subjects are ready for release during the week of June 19. The two-part features are lead by the American production, "A Gentle Conspiracy," in which Vivian Rich and Alfred Vosburgh have the chief roles ; Mustang contributes "A Modern Knight," with Art Acord and Nita Davis ; and Centaur stars Margaret Gibson and William Clifford with the Bostock animals in "The Siren of the Jungle." Comedy releases for the week comprise "Ruffhouse," with Rube Miller and "The Iron Mitt," with Ben Turpin from the Vogue studios; "The House on Hokum Hill," presenting Carol Halloway and John Sheehan, and "The Day's Work," starring Oral Humphrey, Beauty offerings ; and Cub contributes "Jerry's Elopement" with George Ovey in the title role. Mutual Weekly No. 77 and See America First will be released June 21, while Reel Life will go to the public on June 25. Juanita Hansen, the star of "The Secret of the Submarine," owes her fame wholly to her own personality and her own work. She may well be proud of the celebrity that has come to her for she never sought it otherwise than by earnest, conscientious endeavor in her