The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY 17 The hand approaches nearer and nearer. "Is it all right, Polly?" asked Shirley, j HE fifth episode of the T great serial, written by Eustace Hale Ball, and produced by Stuart Paton, with Ben Wilson I starred, is called "The Spectral Han d," and brings the mystery no nearer solution. Ben Wilson, as the detective, John Shirley, is shown in his most determined effort so far to save the life of the threatened victim, John Cams. We discover that there is an old secret connected with the life of the victims in Paris, years before the story opens, but we are given no inkling of what the story may be. After the discovery of the mysterious death of John Vance, Shirley, Cronin and several other men are sitting at the breakfast table when John Cams is announced and asks to see Vance. Upon seeing the corpse of his friend, Carns screams and mutters, "Paris! Paris! Paris!" By the list of persons condemned by the "Voice," Shirley sees that John Cams' name follows that of Vance. He determines to keep Cams in his own home to try to prevent further disaster. Two detectives are sent to "Red" Warren's home. But find no one there, they enter and are puzzling over the phone's being disconnected when but a few minutes before, Shirley had been called and had been answered over this very instmment, when Warren, his hunchback and a crook, taking them by surprise, make them prisoners. Shirley becomes alarmed because of the non-appearance of the two men and sends Cronin after them. Arriving at "Red's" before he can be ''The Voice On The Wire*' HERE is the fifth episode of the great mystery serial, and we have no more idea than you who the "Voice" really is. This chapter of the story by Eustace Hale Ball, produced by Stuart Paton, is called "The Spectral Hand." CAST. John Shirley Ben Wilson "Red" Warren Francis McDonald Capt. Cronin Howard Crampton John Carns Frank McQuarrie Dr. Renolds Joe Gerard Polly Marion Neva Gerber seized, Cronin, too, is taken prisoner. Warren receives a mysterious message over the phone which informs him that Cams must be "gotten" no matter what it costs, even though Shirley is keeping him in his own home. At midnight, Shirley, Dr. Renolds and a detective are still vigilantly guarding Cams. Each man holds a revolver in readiness for any emergency that may arise. Slinking around the house of Shirley, are "Red" and his accomplices. In spite of all their strategy and mysteriousness, they are as yet unable to get Cams. Suddenly the window curtains of the room where Polly is guarding Cams begin to move. We see the hand enter, and grope to the key, which is tumed in the lock. Polly sees the hand, and cries out to Shirley, who is seated with drawn revolver outside the door. The hand hovers over the breast of Cams, while Polly batters at the door, and Shirley, seizing a chair, pounds on the panels. Belovv' stairs, Doctor Renolds jumps to his feet, and leaves the room through an open window. We see the muffled figure in the garden, and the episode closes with the scene in the bedroom. Will Shirley get the door open in time? PRESIDENT LAEMMLE HOST TO CHICAGO CUBS' OWNERS. PRESIDENT CARL LAEMMLE of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company a short time ago was the host of the managing directors of the Chicago Cubs, who came to Universal City with the other members of the party to witness the spring training of the ballplayers. The guests of honor were A. D. Lasker, Charles F. Weeghman, A. D. Plamandon, W. M. Walker, Adolph Spielman and their families. Mr. Laemmle took his guests to the animal arena, where they witnessed Director Henry McRae film scenes for his current photoplay, "In African Wilds," featuring Eileen Sedgwick and Kingsley Benedict. Upon their departure for Pasadena the members of the party told President Laemmle it was the most enjoyable day they had spent since their arrival in Califomia.