Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

January 5, 1918. MOTOGRAPHY 15 A scene from Triangle's "Without Honor" and another from "Until They Get Me.'' Triangle Releases Two Features Program for Week of December 30 Includes Modern Romance and Political Drama — New Comedies Offered A MODERN romance of intense interest that centers aroung a gown conceived by a French designer, is the first feature that will be released by Triangle December 30. "Framing Framers," a story of the newspaper and political worlds, is scheduled to follow. In "The Gown of Destiny," adapted from the story "Each According to His Gifts," by Earl Derr Biggers, which recently appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Triangle offers a picture that is said to be a distinct departure from the usual run of features. The gown worn by Alma Rubens in this feature was designed by Hickson, Inc., Fifth avenue, New York. It exploits the bustle frock, incidentally the first silhouette to be introduced in America. The cast appearing in "The Gown of Destiny" is a notable one and Alma Rubens again demonstrates that beauty is no handicap to a good actress. Herrera Tejedde, the well-known French actor, as the dapper designer, puts much feeling into the role and his ability to register enthusiasm and dejection stamps him as an actor of unusual ability. J. Barney Sherry, Lillian West and the other players constitute a well-balanced cast. "The Gown of Destiny" was picturized and directed by Lyn F. Reynolds. "Framing Framers," the second release, is a comedy drama of the newspaper game and political graft, in which the "framers are framed." Charles Gunn and Laura Sears both add to their previous records in this picture and the rest of the cast is up to Triangle standard. "Framing Framers" was directed by Ferris Hartman and picturized by George D. Proctor. It was written by Mildred Considine. In the Keystone comedy, "Blood and Thunder," also scheduled for release December 30th, Ray Griffith stars. D. W. Griffith, the famous producer, who saw "Blood and Thunder" at a pre-view, said it was one of the fastest comedies he had ever seen. The one-reel Triangle Komedies "In Wrong Right" and "His Double Flivver," are included in the week's releases. Old Time Actor Dies Chas. Marriott, old-time actor and a pioneer in playing for the screen, died December 7th at . Hollywood, California. Mr. Marriott had been with the Vitagraph Company for some months and was to have played in the first Nell Shipman-Alfred Whitman feature, "The Wild Strain," but was too ill to accept the engagement. Miss Shipman, hearing of the lack of sufficient funds to give Mr. Marriott the necessary care during his illness, enlisted the aid of the Hollywood film colony^ who all know and respect Mr. Marriott, and every possible comfort and attention were provided for his last days. Critic Gives "Manx-Man" Warm Praise Alan Dale, veteran critic of the drama, hails George Loane Tucker's production of Hall Caine's "The Manx-Man" as "one of the finest films of the year." In a review of this Goldwyn-distributed picture, Mr. Dale says: "I am glad I saw this picture. It is extremely long, but it makes you feel like Oliver Twist and want 'more.' With its beautiful views of the Isle of Man, and its wonderfully human Hall Caine story, 'The Manx-Man' must take its place as one of the finest films of the year. Altogether, 'The Manx-Man' is so fine that it is the positive duty of film lovers to see it. And in this case, duty will be combined with pleasure — which is not always the blend that we discover, is it?" Enid Bennett, featured in Thomas H. Ince productions. Makes Big Picture and Hires No "Extras" Ira M. Lowry's great war romance, "For the Freedom of the World," distributed by Goldwyn, in which thousands of men appear in the battle scenes, was literally a picture without an extra. The Canadian Government contributed thousands of soldiers in training at the great camp in Valcartier and in various other parts of the Dominion, which relieved .Mr. Lowry of the extra problem.