Motography (Jul-Sep 1916)

464 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XVI, No. 8. New Essanays. Reading from the left, "Worth While," "The Sting of Victory,' with Henry Walthall, and "The Little Volunteer." Billie meets with an unexpected accident and is blown into the sky. A Woman's Eyes — Big U — August 17. — Featuring Harry Carey and Olive F. Golden. This story takes as its subject the averted cheating of an old man out of his mining claim through the influence of his daughter's innocence and gentle womanliness, which completely overpower the villain and cause him to retrace his steps. Japan, the Riddle of the World — Powers — August 17. — In this Dorsey travelogue numerous places and objects of interest in Japan are shown. First come the beautiful sea approaches to the country. Then follow scenes in the cities, pointing out the wonderful changes brought about in the last few years. The scenic beauties and methods of labor in the land are also dwelt upon. Ashamed of the Old Folks — (Two Reels) — Victor — August 17. — With Matt Moore and Jane Gail. Matt and Jane, happily married, have both come from the country and made their fortunes in the city. They each receive letters from their parents stating that they intend _ to come and visit them. Each is ashamed of his country parent and thus the two parents are put up secretly at the hotel. It chances that Matt and Jane select the same hotel. The old folks meet at the hotel, have a brief love affair and become married. Thus there is more than one surprise awaiting Jane and Matt. The Weapons of Love — Big U — August 18.— G. Raymond Nye and Vola Smith featured. This story by Hapsburg Liebe was originally published in the Red Book magazine under the title of "The Weapons of Bill Murrel." It deals with the breaking up of a feud of long standing between two clans. Bill Murrell loves Tommie, daughter of John Anson, leader of the hostile clan. Tommie is stricken with the mountain fever. Anson and his followers come upon Bill in the woods praying earnestly for the recovery of his sweetheart. The sight of Bill praying for Tommie strikes home to Anson and is sufficient to end the feud. Bill and Tommie being married when the latter recovers. The Two Pictures — Imp — August 18. — With Wilfred Rogers and Kathleen Aamold. This story shows what happens as the result of exchanging a salacious picture in the window of an art store for that of the Madonna. Thinking the bitter picture is that of the nude, an immoral young man takes it to a dance hall for the edification of his friends. A fight results. Then follows the effect the Madonna's picture has on a blind girl. Beyond the Trail — CTwo Reeis) — Bison — August 19. — Dorothy Phillips and Ben Wilson featured. Tohn Blakely, widower and father of a little girl of five, works for Morgan. The latter's wife, in love with Tohn, vows vengeance when he refuses to call on her. As the result of her plotting John is forced by Morgan to leave the town. Before Mrs. Morgan dies she confesses her guilt to her husband. Years later Morgan's son Paul falls in love with Tohn's daughter in Canada. John attempts In '-ill Paul but wounds another man by mistake. Finally Morgan and John meet, difficulties are explained away, and the young lovers are hampered no further. Soup and Nuts — Joker — August 19. — With Gale Henry and William Franey. This sea story Ins i'i do with an amorous captain, bis sweetheart, her daughter, Lillian, and the latter's lover. Frank. The heart of Lillian's mother is set against Frank, but the latter finally rescues I ;u I hit sweetheart from an insubordinate crew. Thus Frank gets Lillian and tin crew is made to walk the plank. Pie — Powers— August 20. — A juvenile comedy in which a youngster, having partaken freel} ol sweets, has a terrible dream. It is mostly about cannibals, taking wild flights into the fantastic, as dreams will. George Hupp is featured. Universal Animated Weekly No. 32— August 9. — Guardsmen enjoy camera man's visit after hard day of drill, McAllen, Texas; Speaker Champ Clark unveiling allegorical group over entrance to House, Washington, D. C. ; liner Shnayak ashore on rocky coast, graveyard of many ships, Monterey, Cal. ; household pets and vagrants rounded up for death, as germ carriers, New York, N. Y. ; bicycle parade brings out wheels, high and low, Los Angeles, Cal. ; London society sells flowers from Lusitania life boat, in aid of British wounded soldiers, London, England ; German submarine dodges waiting cruiser on homeward voyage. Baltimore, Md. ; a 52-foot whale is killed after fierce battle, Rockaway, N. Y. ; Miss Laura Bromwell thrills spectators by spectacular plunge, Cincinnati, Ohio; cartoons by Hy Mayer. Feature Programs Blue Bird Bettina Loved a Soldier — (Five Reels) — Bluerird — August 14. — Featuring Louise Lovely and Rupert Julian. Based on Ludivoc Halevy's novel "L'Abbe Constantin." Jean Reynaud, the nephew of Abbe Constantin, is in love with Bettina, but looks upon her wealth as a barrier between them as he is poor. When Jean sees his love getting the better of him he decides to leave the following morning, and to see Bettina once more hs attends a ball given at the castle. Here he meets Paul de Lacardens, who also loves Bettina. and when he casts an unworthy aspersion upon Jean's motives with Bettina they fight and Paul is defeated and completely crushed. The next morning Bettina goes to the vicarage and confesses her love for Jean to the Abbe and the priest commands Jean to marry her. Franeella Billington, Douglas Gerrard, George Berrill. Zoe DuRae and Elsie Jane Wilson complete the cast. Rupert Julian directed the production. youthful soldiers who are training at this camp. Plum Island, X. Y. ; big preparedness parade is marred by foe of national defense who explodes a bomb, killing six persons and injuring seriously a score of others, San Francisco, Cal. ; Ensign Vincent Astor reviews New York State Navnl Battalion and flies over Long Island Sound in his hydroplane, Bay Shore, N. Y. ; Miss Beth Lydy, prima donna of "Step This Way," Astor Theater, New York, poses exclusively for the Hearst International News Pictorial in gowns of the latest designs; cartoon by T. E. Powers. rox The End of the Trail— (Five Reels) — William Fox — August 7. — Featuring William Farnum. A review appears elsewhere in this issue. Kle leine Gloria's Romance No. 13 — I Two Reels) — George Kleine. — The Midnight Riot. Featuring Billie Burke. A review appears elsewhere in this issue. Gloria's Romance No. 14 — (Two Reels) — George Kleine. — The Floating Trap. Featuring Billie Burke. A review appears elsewhere in this issue. Metro The Child of Destiny — (Five Reels)— MetroJuly 24. — Irene Fenwick is featured in this story, written and produced by William Nigh. Reviewed elsewhere in this issue. Mutual Masterpictures The House of Mirrors — (Five Reels) — MUTUAL Masterpicture — August 10. — Frank Mills in a modern domestic drama directed by Marshall Farnum. Reviewed elsewhere in this issue. International Film Hearst-International No. 61 -AUGUST 1. — Remarkable picture of actual lighting on the battlefield with French and German engaged in a titanic struggle; Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp is host In SCOreS Of small children of Boston poor families, Canton, Mass.; Miss Miriam Babis, one of the beauties of the Ziegfeld Follies of 1916, noses for tin 1 1 1 ,i i ~t I nt < i n.it inii.-il News Pictorinl in gowns of her own creation: exclusive pictures of stall photographer, Nelson F. Edwards, showing the training of German troops at the big camp at Barnstadt; German people pa) tribute to \'.ni Hindenburg by erecting a monster statue ill bis honor ;n the German capitol; $".000,000 worth of ammunition ready for shipment to the entente allies let go with tremendous force, killing many, iniurino thousands and destroving move than sso.ooo.fion worth of property, Black Tom [sland, \". J. Hearst-International News Pictorial No. 62 — AUGUST ♦, Submarine merchant liner Deutschland, the first boat to carry tin German Hag into an American port and out again, departs for its home noil, Bremen, Germany, Baltimore, Md 1 General Leonard Wood addresses and reviews Paramount The House With the Golden Windows — (Five Reels) — Las ky Para mount — August 3. — Directed by George Melford and starring Wallace Reid and Cleo Ridgely. Reviewed elsewhere in this issue. The Woman in the Case — (Five Reels) — Fa mods Players — August 7. — Featuring Pauline Frederick. A review appears elsewhere in this issue. Pictographs-Paramount — August 13. — "The Making of a Fireman" has first place on this issue of Pictographs. The scenes of the training classes and Other phases of the fire-fighter's work, including work on a burning building, are of the New York Fire Department. "Getting the Right Start in Life" is the title of this number in the Better Babies department. "Weaving in Wood," showing wicker furniture in the making, and "A Picnic for Two" complete this release, which is a remarkably good one. In Innsbruck — Paramount-Burton II. u mis AUGUST 13. — This travelogue contains some pictures of striking beauty but the greater part of it is given to the favorite dances of the people of the Austrian Tyrol. Both are interesting. Farmer Al Falfa's Egg-Citement — PaRAMOUNI Bray— (Split Reel) — August 13. — Farmer Al's sign warning all birds that the laying of eggs promi8CUOUSI] about the farm will bring down punishment upon the offender if caught. A vrrv productive duck decides to have some sport with Al Alfalfa, and it dors. This fairly amusing .miniated cartoon is by Paul Terry. On the s.inu reel with : Nature's Bugaboo A Dr. Raymond Ditmars nature picture. The subject is that most peculiar animal, the sloth. This beast so closely approaches the popular aonception of what is a perfect misfil that ii eVerj move 1 Fascinating.