Motography (Jan-Jun 1917)

1232 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XVII, No. 23. "Money Madness" A Butterfly Play with Thrill and Suspense. Released May 2.8. Reviewed by Genevieve Harris ]W1ARY MacLAREN is featured in this picture, which is a ■*** screen version of a detective story by Frank H. Spearman. It has all the swift action and excitement typical of the Spear ■TM a, \ _ 1 He nf ' m^■"■ ^P^S f IHbHOM^^^V /i thrilling race is a feature of the picture. man stories. Its plot deals with a bank scandal in which one of the directors robs his own bank to meet his gambling debts. The picture is a good one. The acting is fine, and Miss MacLaren is charming as the heroine. The photography is beautiful. The characteristic element in the play is its thrill and the closing automobile race and wreck is excellently handled. The offering is a good one for any theater and will be enjoyed by all. It can be advertised as a play of action and danger, and lives up well to the promise. The cast of players includes Don Bailey, Alfred Vosburg, IM. Everett, Eddie Polo . and Charles H. Mailes, and Rex de Roselli. The picture is directed by H. McRae from a scenario by William Parker. The Story: Mary MacLaren is the daughter of a bank president. The bank threatens to fail and the president' uses his private fortune to save it. Simmons, the vice-president, is the villian in the case. Tom Williams, who is in love with the president's daughter, urges his uncle, "Whispering" Smith, a detective, to investigate the case. He does and the detection of Simmons' thievery and the capturing of the rogues forms the later part of •She storv. 'The Soul Master" Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature in Five Parts. Released May 28. Reviewed by George W. Graves LJOWEVER entertaining James Oliver Curwood's story may * * have been as a novel it hardly makes clean cut, zestful entertainment on the screen, which version has the effect of being a rambling story not registering any big scenes or having sufficient action. It is a case of material for shorter reelage being stretched. The story introduces at first Travers, a man whose faith in women is blasted because his wife runs away with another man, and proceeds to tell in an indirect way how his faith in woman'kind is gradually restored through the wholesome virtues of a girl who works in his office. The latter's whole-souled devotion "to her sweetheart makes a big impression on the callous-souled merchant. In the last reel the girl comes dangerously near being betrayed by a good-for-nothing fop, but is rescued in time by both her sweetheart and Travers. At last the discovery is made ■that the girl is Travers' daughter. The picture gives the impression of having too many characters who are not vitally concerned, as well as too much superfluous action on the side which hinders the advancement of the story proper, although this action is mildly entertaining. The acting throughout, however, is entirely up to standard, as is the direction. Earle Williams will find favor as the "man without a soul." The rendition is dignified, polished and likeable. Katherine Lewis, portraying the role of the office worker, brings to that role the daintiness and wholesomeness requisite. Don Cameron, as her lover, and Julia Swayne Gordon account for the rest of the good acting. When we say that Eastman Film is dependably uniform, we are not making a claim but stating a fact. Look for the stencil mark "Eastman" in the film margin. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Stand Behind the Men Behind the Guns Buy a Liberty Loan Bond And Help Win the War Interest 3V2% Issued by the United States Government Denominations: $50, $ 1 00, $500, $ 1 ,000, $5,000, $ 1 0,000, $50,000 and $ 1 00,000. First payment as low as One Dollar. You have until August 30, 1917, to pay in full for your bond. ASK any BANKER. POSTMASTER. EXPRESS COMPANY or MERCHANT for an Official Application Blank and — Apply for YOUR LIBERTY LOAN BOND TODAY A Tribute to the Flag and the Safest Investment in the World "We must oversubscribe this loan as an indication that America is stirred to the depths and aroused to the summit of her greatness in the cause of freedom."