Motography (Jul-Dec 1917)

November 10, 1917. MOTOGRAPHY 1003 are well-drawn and entirely human. In fact it is in every way a superior offering. The picture was supervised by Thomas H. Ince. Charles Ray as Gordon Carbhoy, who worsts his father at his own game, is wholly devoid of the artificialities with which most screen stars are satiated. He has no cut-and-dried group of tricks and with his natural verility is a genuine treat. Charles French as the father does capital work, and by far the best scene in the picture is the closing one between father and son. Seldom is such a human touch given to characterizations, and patrons are bound to appreciate it. Charles French shows us that even millionaires may be likable when possessed of a sense of humor, and Charles Ray proves that there is hope for millionaires' sons even when going the pace of ten-thousand a year. Vola Yale is a very decorative new-comer who glides through comedy better than drama, but is nevertheless an asset to the picture. George Nichols and Robert McKim are others who add to the production. The Story: James Carbhoy, a millionaire railroad magnate, is disgusted by his son's lack of business ability. The son, Gordon, remarks flippantly that he could make as much money as his father if he cared to use the same methods. Carbhoy takes him up on the remark, gives him five thousand dollars, and tells him he will give him a half interest in his business if he makes good. Gordon buys a ticket for the Yukon, not knowing where else to go, and is on his way across the continent when he gets mixed up in a crap game and is thrown off the train. The town which is his landing place is trying to have a railroad put through, so that it can develop some coal fields. Gordon sees a pretty girl, Helen Mallinsbee, and decides to stay in the town. Hearing of the desire for a railroad, and learning that it is his own father whom the townspeople have to fight, Gordon sees a way to win the interest in his father's business. He kidnaps his father in a daring way, puts through a big deal and makes a hundred thousand dollars at his father's expense. The latter proves to be a jovial fellow, however, and even beams paternally upon the pretty girl Helen Mallinsbee who was an accomplice in the kidnaping affair. Splendid production makes this rather trite plot a decidedly worth-while picture. Bluebird PUdToPLAYrProe/rf Carmel Myers and Kenneth Harlan in N. A. M. P. I. Division Meets The annual meeting of the General Division, Class No. 5, of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry was held last week and was largely attended and was presided over by William A. Johnston. John C. Flinn was unanimously chosen as chairman of this branch of the industry for the ensuing year and Paul Gulick was elected secretary. The following were elected members of the executive committee for the ensuing year: Thomas G. Wiley, Julian M. Solomon, Jr., B. P. Fineman, Fred N. Rothenberg, Julius A. Lewis, Wm. A. Johnston and A. MacArthur, Jr. C. C. Burr was elected to represent the division in the Board of Directors in place of Arthur James, resigned. The following new members were elected : B. P. Fineman, Eugene Zukor, Allan Rock, E. B. Cotton and Al Lichtman of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, and C. G. Merrills of C. G. Merrills, Inc. A meeting of the executive committee will be held during the coming week at which time plans are to be made for an active membership campaign with a view to increasing the membership of this division to one 1600 Bl"OddW3V thousand within the next few months. The following were present at the meeting : Wm. A. Johnston, Fred N. Rothenberg, Julius A. Lewis, Paul Gulick, Tas. A. Milligan, John F. Chalmers, B. K. Gillett, Chas. E. Meyer, C. C. Burr, Julian M. Solomon, Jr., Elmer J. McGovern, A. MacArthur, Jr., T. O. Eltonhead, John C. Flinn, B. P. Fineman and Arthur Leslie and Frederick H. Elliott, executive secretary of the National Association. "The Lash of Power" The Dramatic Story of a Man Crazed by Success Directed by HARRY SOLTER Book thru your local BLUEBIRD Exchange or BLUEBIRD Photoplays (INC.) New York