Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

1008 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 21. Bessie Barriscale Plays Juvenile Role "Rose O' Paradise" Affords Star Many Opportunities to Score Heavily by Emotion and Charm A BRAND new characterization is promised by Bessie Barriscale in her seven act adaptation of Grace Miller White's popular American novel, "Rose O' Paradise," which is her forthcoming Paralta play. "Rose O' Paradise" was recognized among the "best sellers" upon its publication several years ago and it is declared to have taken its place alongside "Tess of the Storm Country," by the same authoress, as one of the most delightful stories of the past decade. It is one of those ingratiating tales that holds the interest from the start and enthralls with its vivid characterizations. The story concerns the adventures of a little optimist, Jinny Singleton, rightful heiress to a fortune left by her mother, but made victim of a chain of unpleasant circumstances by her scheming uncle. Jinny is sent by her dying father to live with Lafe Grandoken, an old cobbler, who was formerly a gardener in the employ of the family. On the way, shemeets Theodore King, a wealthy and upright man, who lives in the vicinity of the cobbler's shop and who is fascinated by the little girl. Later, Jinny is annoyed by Maulding Bates, the town bully, who persists in his unwelcome attentions, until one day he is soundly thrashed by King. Morse, Jinny's uncle, learning of Bates' grudge against King and the girl, conspires with him to get them out of the way, in order that he may obtain complete possession of Jinny's inheritance. But Bates becomes embroiled in a controversy with Morse, and, for revenge, goes to the cobbler's to inform him of Morse's plan. Morse follows him there and shoots him. He then kidnaps Jinny and conceals her in a deserted house. The cobbler is arrested for the crime and Jinny escapes just in time to reach the court room to save the old cobbler and to learn of King's love for her. In the role of Jinny, Miss Barriscale has added another triumph to her alreadylong list of screen successes. The part offers her countless opportunities to score heavily, not alone with her emotional powers, but with her effervescent personality as well. She has invested the story with all the charm and sweetness that has won for her such a host of friends the world over. George Walsh, Fox star, who has begun work under Burton George, a new William Fox director. Northwest Exhibitors Active (Continued from page 985) either prior to or after October, 1917, because, he said, the national revenue officers had informed him that the producers were supposed to pay a war tax on film and that when exhibitors paid exchanges fifteen cents per reel that it was doing nothing less than letting the producers off without paying one cent of tax. Mr. Pettijohn added that he believed a good test case would bring about results that would mean a saving of millions of dollars to exhibitors. J. A. Sherwood, Madison, Wis., president of the Wisconsin Exhibitors' League, repeated Mr. Pettijohn's statements and urged a test case. An auditing committee composed of W. G. True and T. E. Hansing, Minneapolis, and Frank Nemec, St. Cloud, Minn., was appointed to examine the secretary and treasurer's reports previous to their reading May 8. The final day's sessions opened with a rush. The grievance committee reported having successfully settled all grievances at hand. The secretary's report was read and adopted. It showed 172 members in good standing, 78 in arrears and thirty-two new names added to the roster. The treasurer's report showed there was $370.44 in the treasury at convention time. When Chairman W. A. Steffes of the by-laws committee began reading its recommendations he met stiff opposition. When he urged changing of clause No. 4, which provides for the election of officers by the board of directors, he was informed by two delegates that neither the by-laws committee nor the delegates could effect such a change owing to state laws. Mr. Steffes replied that he had had legal advice on the subject and that such action was permissible. Heated debate followed and the chair appointed a committee to obtain legal advice. The by-laws arguments were renewed at the final session, but ended suddenly when an attorney upheld the views of Mr. Steffes' opposition. While the ballots for the board of directors were being counted, Thomas D. Schall, blind congressman from Minnesota, addressed the convention on patriotism. Frank Rembusch, Joseph Hopp, Lee Ochs, C. C. Pettijohn, Thomas Furniss, Thomas J. Hamlin, Rose Tapley, Jesse Goldburg and various local exchange managers also addressed the convention. Tuesday evening exhibitors were guests of the Goldwyn exchange at a trade showing in the Gold Room, Hotel Radisson, and of the First National Exhibitors' Circuit at a showing of "My Four Years in German}-" at the Metropolitan. A striking advertisement of the Strand Theatre, Providence, R. I.