Moving Picture News (Jan-Jun 1912)

•; ilE MOVING PICTURE MlW S 29 A PAIR OF BABY SHOES "A Pair of Baby Shoes" is a touching little drama of modern life. Just another case of the pleasure-loving husband forgetting his duty to his wife and child and only realizing, after many months of anguish for his wife, how thoughtless and selfish he had been. One beautiful scene in this picture shows the exterior of their beautiful home, long after midnight. An automobile looms into view, and we see the young husband alighting unsteadily from the car. bidding the remaining occupants adieu, and entering his home where his neglected wife sits, heart-broken over the loss of her baby, which has been her one consolation, and now Death had snatched that from her. The chain of circumstances which lead to the return of the little shoes to the parents of the baby is very interesting. Some of the finest acting is done by ^Ir. Russell Bassett, who portrays the character of the faithful butler who, so anxious to effect a reconsiliation between the j'oung couple, at last sees a chance to do so. The husband and wife have mutually agreed to hereafter live their lives apart and to go their own ways but when, on the morning of their parting, each discovers a tiny shoe in their respective bags, both feel that bond of union so strongly that they decide that a pair of baby shoes was a silent reminder of the "tie that binds." This remarkable dramatic gem will be released by the Nestor Film Company, Monday, April 15. GEORGE KLEINE HAS GOOD RELEASES George Kleine. importer of Cines and Urban-Eclipse films, has for release on April 16, 17 and 20 the following releases which bear relation to these dates i nthe order in which they come: '"How They Lost Out," a might}' amusing Cines comedy reel of about 1,000 feet. The fun centers around three sisters who quarrel with their sweethearts and in consequence send them notes announcing the breaking of their engagements. ^Meantime a cousin of the girls, a young lady who has had financial reverses, is obliged to accept the position of maid at their home, shortly after which George Pickard, a desirable and wealth}' young man, arrives for a visit. The girls elated, make elaborate preparations. The young man wishing to ascertain the sincerity of the sisters tells them that he has lost his fortune, upon which the girls no longer interested, ask him to take his meals in the kitchen for the remainder of his visit. Pickard is agreeable and soon finds himself tete-a-tete with the charming cousin. The climax of the story comes when after leaving the home of the sisters he writes them to say that he is still in possession of his wealth which he will 'ere long share with his bride-to-be, who, it turns out is the cousin whom they employed as maid. The chagrin of the sisters can easily be imagined, and will be much enjoyed by the audience. "The Unknown Traveler," is a highly interesting and intensel}' dramatic Eclipse drama, also about 1,000 feet in length. The costuming and natural scenery utilized in the setting of this photo-play make it worthy of comment apart from any other attribute. The locale of the story which is laid among the humble fisher-folk, is the picturesque coast of France. Louis, a brave sailor lad, about to leave on a long voyage to the Newfoundland fishing banks, is presented with a scapular by his sweetheart Jean, who is the inn-keeper's daughter. As the months go by nothing is heard from Louis save a report that his boat and crew were lost. Several years later an unknown traveler comes to the inn for lodging. On retiring for the night he gives his belt, which is filled with gold, to the old man. The inn-keeper is enamoured by so much money, and is only prevented from stealing it by the intervention of his daughter. When the stranger appears next morning Jean returns him the money and on doing so catches sight of the scapular about his neck. Studying him more closely she at last recognizes him in spite of his disguise. The story works out well, has splendid situations and is most beautifully staged. "Queen Elizabeth's Ring," is a fine historical photoplay, enacted by the Cines Company, The story is based almost entirely on genuine historical data, and the costuming and scenic investiture of the period has been correctly carried out. According to the film stor}' Queen Elizabeth presents her favorite, Lord Leigh, with a ring, stating that if ever he should turn against her or conspire with her enemies, or should be at any time in trouble, he should send the ring back to her, and she would aid him. The Countess of Southerville, a ladyin-waiting to the Queen, conceives a strong liking for Lord Leigh, but he repulses her advances and amuses himself with Bessy, a poor lady's maid of the court. The Countess, in pique, determines to seek revenge, and learning of the secret love affair of Lord Leigh, sends word to him that she intends informing the Queen. Fearing Her Majesty's displeasure, he impetuously joins in a conspiracy against her life, but is discovered, arrested and thrown into prison. There he recalls the Queen's promise and sends a courtier to deliver the ring to the Queen, but unfortunately it falls into the hands of the jealous Countess who revengefully conceals it. Soon afterwards, the Countess repenting of her action places the ring where the Queen discovers it, but it is now too late. Lord Leigh has paid for his treason with his head. SCENES FROM GAUMOXT'S TWO-REEL SUBJECT, "THE FATE OF MOTHERS," TO BE RELEASED MAY 2d.