Motography (Jan-Jun 1917)

1238 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XVII, No. 23. ceed to fall in love with each other, but she feels that his feelings for her are caused from pity. Dick tells his father his love for Sue and her obstinacy in the matter. Sue, however, finally surrenders and she and Dick are very happy, as are also the two children. Dry Goods and Damp Deeds — (Two Reels) — June 6.— With Lucille Hutton and Phil Dunham. Phil arrives in the town and goes in search of an adventure. He goes into a department store, where he tries to make love to a pretty girl. He gives away the goods and a policeman is called. After several exciting events he finds Lucille in the sewing-room and plays her a serenade on the sleeve-board. The proprietor enters and knocks Phil down and then carries the girl into the cellar. Finally Phil makes his way into the flooded cellar and finds himself with Lucille at last. .Selig World Library No. 3 — May 30. — People Little Known — the Ainos, first inhabitants of Japan after the cave dwellers. Live in Peace — The Amos live in peace with their neighbors and exist by hunting and fishing. American Ruins — The Alamo, famous in history of Texas ; San Juan Mission — mission built in 1716, in bad state of preservation. Locations Seen in Famous Paintings— Amalfi, Italy, terraced city, set crescentwise on the Gulf of Salerno; the Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in the world from two points of view. The Return of Soapweed Scotty— (Two Reels) —^elic— Robyn Adair and Virginia Kirtley starring Soapweed Scotty" is a cowboy employed by Pete Bronson, the ranch foreman. Scotty loves Alice West, the sheriff's sister, and so does Fete. Scotty is made to appear an outlaw through the plotting of Bronson and Sheriff West leads the posse to capture him. Alice rides forth to warn him of his danger because he once saved her younger brother. Pete is detailed by the sheriff to cut off Scotty's retreat. In the exchange of shots Bronson is accidentally struck by a bullet from the posse's guns. Alice finds the dying man, who confesses to her that he had planned bcotty s downfall. Thus it is that the girl, who loves Scotty, is instrumental in proving his innocence. Triangle Wolf Lowry— (Five Reels)— Triangle-Ince— May —Featuring Wm. S. Hart. In this story the theme of a hardened, bad-man character being softened by the sweet nature of a girl who comes into his life is given an individual and interesting treatment. The former young lover of the heroine whom she believes has been killed, shows up and as a result "Wolf Lowry" is deserted and left without consolation. However, this is of his own choosing, as he willingly makes this supreme sacrifice after a big struggle with himself. Reviewed in this issue. Artcraft Wild and Woolly— Artcraft. — Starring Douglas Fairbanks. Jeff Hillington, the son of a rich man, of metropolitan birth and education, has read dime novels all his life. His imagination pictures the great West as peopled with cowboys, Indians and road agents. He pictures the West of today as it was in the '80s. A committee from Bitter Creek, Arizona, call upon his dad to induce him to build a railroad to connect the town with the borax mines. Dad sends Jeff out to investigate the proposition. Before they leave the committee learn the ideas of Jeff and arrange a program of scenes of the West as it once was. Steve Shelby, the Indian agent, learns of this and decides to take advantage of the occasion to turn one more crooked trick and then cross the border into Mexico. Jeff arrives and falls in love with Nell Larrabee, with whom Shelby is also in love. When Shelby uses the pseudo stage robbery for a real holdup and tries to kidnap Nell, Jeff rescues her, spoils the plans of Shelby and becomes the hero of the hour. Arizona Should She Obey? — State Rights Production — A problem picture with an argument against the divorce evil. Reviewed in next issue. Butterfly Money Madness — (Five Reels) — Universal — May 28. — Mary McLaren is featured in a swiftly moving story with a number of thrills. Reviewed in this issue. The Circus of Life — (Five Reels) — Butterfly — June 4. — With Pomeroy Cannon, Elsie Jane Wilson, Harry Carter, Mignon Anderson, Emery Johnson and Zoe Ray. Dannie and Mamie were married. In the same boarding house lived Gaston Bouvais, a painter and an amateur philosopher. He jarred Mamie's happiness somewhat, telling her there was nothing awaiting her but tragedy. When he betrayed her she hated and distrusted him, especially when he said that she had fulfilled her destiny. She refused to tell Danny who the man was even after the baby girl was born. During the next five years the inmates of the boarding house drifted downstream. Mamie had finally promised to divorce Danny and marry Bouvais, believing him to be sincere. Daisy May, the daughter of Mamie, is seriously hurt. Brought to her right senses by the accident to her child, Mamie refuses to go with Bouvais. Mamie and Danny are reunited. Gaston Bouvais fulfills a tragic destiny by marrying a woman who would not stand his philosophizing. Blue Bird Bringing Home Father — (Five Reels) — Universal— -June 4. — A comedy drama featuring Franklyn Farnum, with Brownie Vernon opposite. Reviewed in this issue. Christie Comedies Father Was Right — (One Reel) — May 28. — Featuring Neal Burns. Neal starts out with a letter to Hazel's parents and is escorted to the station by his father. At the station he is "braced" by a tramp, Upall Knight. Neal refuses his plea, but his father points out that circumstances over which he has no control may have placed the tramp where he is. Neal is unconvinced. Neal oversleeps in the Pullman and leaves his wallet and _ watch. Upall rides the trucks on the same train. The taxi driver keeps his bag and the hotels refuse him shelter. Finally he goes to the Hope St. Shelter, where Hazel sees him and feels sorry for him. She takes him home and gives him a job in the kitchen. Father has followed him, meanwhile,, and when . the chef chases Neal into the drawing room it is into his father's arms that he lands. Neal now thinks his father was right, and to prove it gives Upall some bills, after the tramp has been brought in by the chef. K. E. S. E. The Tell-Tale Step-— (Five Reels)— Edison— May 28. — Featuring Shirley Mason. Reviewed in this issue. The Mystery of No. 47 — Selig — (Five Reels) — June 4. Starring Ralph Herz. Mr. Irwin Molyneux is a collector of china, and under the nom de plume of Felix Chapel writes for the penny weeklies. His wife comes to him with the news that the Bishop of Bedford will dine with them on the day that Eva, the maid, has her day out. Eva refuses to change her afternoon off because she has an appointment with Lord Francis Phillamore, who does not know of her station. The cook also quits and Mrs. Molyneux cooks the dinner, Mr. Molyneux explaining to the bishop that his wife has been called to the country. Between the confusion of Lord Francis in regard to Eva, and the bishop in regard to Mrs. Molyneux, complication after complication makes good reading in the London papers. Mr. Molyneux is charged with wife murder but cannot be found. Lord Francis finally solves the mystery, and when Mr. Molyneux has been proved innocent, Mr. and Mrs. Molyneux, with Lord Francis and Eva, enjoy a little luncheon. A Brass Monkey — (Two Reels) — Selig — June 11. — A Jonah in the form of a brass monkey from India brings bad luck to all within its sight. Reviewed in this issue. self, does not seem to worry much about Lamb. In the meantime Susie, anxious to see how things are coming out, calls at Lamb's house. She proceeds to have a merry time with father, much to the old man's consternation. Lamb comes on the scene and feigns death when wife and mother appear. Father in desperation hides Susie, and at this inopportune time the fatal letter is delivered to the wife. Lamb, in order to prevent her reading ?t, suddenly comes to life and to cause distraction accuses father of harboring a woman and drags Susie from her hiding place. _ Father is getting his when Susie with ready wit gives a plausible explanation of her presence and skillfully exchanges the troublesome letter and everybody is satisfied. Chicago News MAIBELLE HEIKES JUSTICE, author of many successful photoplays, is living at the Hotel Sherman for the time being. She is in the city to confer with Selig concerning the coming capital punishment picture which Selig Polyscope has produced. Thomas Santschi, Bessie Eyton and Lafayette McKee have arrived in Chicago from the Selig studios, Los Angeles, to appear in scenes for "The City of Purple Dreams." Colin Campbell is directing the production. British Manager Russell of the David Horsley Enterprises, and General Manager Norman Manning paid Motography a visit while in Chicago last week. Mr. Russell just returned from London, defying the U-boats, and tells interesting stories of the prosperity of exhibitors there. Friends of Peter J. Schaefer, of Jones, Linick and Schaefer, are expressing their sympathy at the death of his wife. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. Schaefer's brother, Frank G. Schaefer, and interment was made in Rosehill cemetery. Many theatrical folk attended the services. Paramount Bungalowing — Klever Komedy — (One Reel) — June 4. — Starring Victor Moore. Vic is discovered moving into the new bungalow, and when he has things straightened out somewhat they all go to bed for the first night in the new house. The agent said there were no mosquitos, but they are nearly eaten alive during the night. The next morning Vic rises early in order to do his bit by planting all the available space, but the mosquitos allow him to plant only a small space. After this he takes the children fishing in an alleged lake, but a storm comes up. He manages to get the children into the house, but the ocean breezes" send the house around like a merry-goround, and he cannot get on it. When he does he is all in, but the baby is delighted with his ride and he says "make it go around again, Daddy." This is too much for Vic and he nearly passes away. Susie of the Follies — Black Diamond ComedyMay 28. — Lamb's wife is visiting her parents and he decides to renew his acquaintance with Susie of the Follies. He writes two letters, one to his wife telling of his loneliness and an endearing one making an appointment with Susie. Upon meeting her that night he discovers that he has mixed the envelopes and realizes that his wife will get the letter intended for Susie. He telegraphs her that he is dead and for her to return home at once. He now rushes to the parents home hoping to intercept the fatal letter— only to find that it has been forwarded home. The wife, accompanied by her father and mother return home and are unable to locate Lamb s body. Father, who is somewhat of a sport him Ralph E. Duncan, member of Company E, First Illinois Infantry, who was pulled out of Motography's editorial staff when the first troops were ordered out, spent a day's leave in Chicago last week. His company is guarding municipal property outside of the city. W. Van Gelder, the genial and polyglotinous Dutchman whom practically every exhibitor in Chicago knows, is now a Pathe salesman, having been extracted from the Superpictures organization. "Van" was with Pathe once before, and has also been with General and other concerns said to have something to do with pictures. the Irish general Exchange, was in of days last week Universal officials, the Kansas City was also here for Barny Rosenthal, ersal Exchange at E. H. Goldstein manager of Universal Chicago for a couple conferring with local Manager Bowles of Blue Bird Exchange a day or so, as was manager of the Univ St. Louis. "Sunshine Night" at the Reel Fellows meeting on the evening of May 25 proved to be a jolly gathering. There was a lot of sunshine present and the idea of dedicating each meeting to some film company has proved to be a good one. The attractive club rooms at 20/ S. Wabash avenue were well filled and the buffet luncheon and entertainment was well enjoyed as usual.