Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1912)

56 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD ECLIPSE. LAZY BILL Ain> THE STRIKERS (Jan. 10).— The office force feel tbat they are being overworked, and led by lazy Bill, decide to go on strike. After the usual indignation meeting in a nearby hall, and eeveral skirmishes with the police, they go to their respective homes to rest. Lazy Bill is welcomed by his wife, and is told to "get busy" immediately at the housework. The others may have fared better, or worse, but nevertheless, at the end of three days, they all appear at the office to apply for their old Jobs. POTTERY MAKING IN THOITNE (Switzerland) (Jan. 10). — The products of these potteries are known all over the world for their originality. We are shown how the dishes are shaped with the aid of the potters' wheel, then beautifully decorated by hand, and finally varnished, after which they are ready for market. GAUMONT. THE WINGED MESSENGER (Jan. 9).— Little Ethel is in great distress. Her father wishes to give her a new mother. She has an inspiration; she will write a letter to her mother in heaven, asking for assistance, and attach this to the neck of a white dove, which is to be the messenger. The fond father captures the bird, however, and reads the note. Greatly moved, he decides to give In to his daughter's wishes. After writing a tender answer, he attaches it again to the dove, which he places upon her bed in the morning. Little Ethel wakes, reads the answer and is overjoyed. She then runs to the window and, full of gratitude, liberates her winged messenger. GORGES OF THE VERDON RIVER (Lower Alps) (Jan. 9). — The Verdon River has carved for itself a wonderful gorge. In this iilm we can ima?;ine ourselves in a motor car. taking a short trip through this veritable realm of rocks. THE GOD OF WINE GETS STUNG (Jan. 13).— The wily old Bacchus falls in love with the beautiful Leona, and is very persistent until suddenly Cupid interferes in her behalf. Plotting revenge, the God of Wine one day induces Cupid to become tipsy, and then deserts him, lying upon the river bank. Lycas, a young shepherd, finds the sleeping Cupid and succeeds in restoring him, and, fortunately, at this moment, Leona appears, followed by the ardent Bacchus. The shamed Cupid resolves to make things right and shoots one of his darts at Leona, who immediately falls into the arms of her true lover, the shepherd. Bacchus sees that he is not wanted, and departs, possibly to drowa his sorrows. THE ARDENNES FORESTS, FRANCE (Jan. 13). —Situated in the northeastern part of Trance, these dense forests attract many hunters. The film shows how stags are imported from Bohemia, and allowed to roam at will, to provide excellent sport for lovers of the chase. ESSANAY A HEN HOUSE HERO (Jan. 9).— Farmer Schmulz In the city hires a young woman to help with the work on the farm. Tom and Dave, the hired men, fall in love with the new girl, and each write a letter of proposal, and the girl, undecided which to choose, seeks the advice of farmer Schmulz and his wife. A chicken thief has recently made raids on the Schmulz hen house, and the old German promises the girl $50. if she marries the fellow "what catches dot chicken thief." Tliat night Henry is accidentally locked in the chicken house by Dave, and it is much to the surprise of the farm folks when Henry enters the kitchen w ith the darky chicken thief, at whose head is levelled the butt end of a haimless clarionet. The girl gets the check and Henry pots the girl, while Dave Is left to tak." it our mi the c<"-n. THE TENDERFOOT FOREMAN (Jan. 11).— Edna Graham is advised in a letter from her father, given her after the old ranchman's death, not to attempt to run the big "Double K," hut to secure a competent manager. Later, Edna is caused to regret not having followed her father's advice, as the men in her employ are surly and rude, and endeavor in every manner to make life miserable for her. Finally, she advertises for a foreman, and a few days later a young man, dressed in the height of fashion, makes his appearance, and states he Is an applicant for the job. Jack Reed soon makes it clear to the hoys that he means business, but the climax comes when Jack is forced to shoot Buck Bradley, the leader of the men, whereat the other boys plot to hang him. This is about to be consummated, but Edna comes on with the sheriff just in time, and the lynching is prevented. The two young people have loved each other from the first, and Jack finally promises to take the ranch and be proprietor for the rest of his life. A RAGTIME LOVE AFFAIR (Jan. 12).— Betty Cutt is to inherit a large sum of money from her grandfather, providing she learns to play the piano within six months after her grandfather's death. This, while attractive, is not the girl's only prize to be won, for she is hopelessly in love with Jack Wright, an^ entirely in opposition to her father's wishes. Betty has no aptitude for music and It seems little likely that she will win the fortune. However, Jack schemes to get an electrical piano in the house and masquerades as Professor Teachem, who guarantees to teach the piano In one lesson, and soon convinces her father and grandfather's lawyer that Betty is a great planiste. and thus succeeds in winning Betty. But, alas, the couple lose the fortune by forgetting to turn off the piano as they are leaving the house. THE SHEEPMAN'S ESCAPE (Jan. 13).— Tom Harper, a young sheep tuan, lately arrived in the country with his mother, is warned by an unsigned note that "this Is a cattleman's country, and not good for a sheepman's health." Tom goes to the sheriff, armed with the note, and a revolver, and tells this officer that he is not looking for trouble, but they had better let him alone. Tom, on his way home, Is fired upon, and returning the shot, wounds one of the cattlemen. Tom turns his horse, and riding to his sweetheart's home, takes refuge there. The wounded man is carried to Tom's home, when his mother, unaware that the cattleman liad sought her son's life, cares for him. In the meantime, a number of the cattlemen have trailed Tom to his sweetheart's home, where they lay in wait for him. Later, Tom is taken in hand by the sheriff and looked up in jail to prevent a lynching. But Buck Weaver, the ring-leader of the cattlemen, who was shot by Tom, learning that his nurse is the mother of the man he tried to kill, goes to the sheriff and makes a full confession that Tom shot him in self-defence. KALEM. A SOUTHERN BOY OF '61 (Jan. 8).— Cyril Brant's sympathies were with the North and his father, a loyal Southerner, informed him that the parting of the ways had come. Although his mother wept, his father refused to take his hand, when he departed to join the Federal troops. His cup was filled when his Dixie sweetheart coldly returned his ring and then, overcome by emotion, burst into tears as the brave lad drove away. In an engagement upon the battlefield, Cyril led an attack and pursued a party of retreating Confederates, who quickly dispersed. Then it was that the youth came face to face with his father as an enemy. The tie of blood proved the stronger, and Cyril permitted Brant to return to his army. Shortly afterward a skirmish took place near Cyril's home, and an enemy's bullet pierced his leg. Dragging the disabled limb behind him he crawled to the cottage of an old slave. Aunty Blossom, who helped him in and bathed his wound. When one faces death, principles are prone to waver in the balance. Father and sweetheart came to Cyril's bedside with hearts overflowing. As the days passed and the end of hostilities was declared, tlie young man's devotion to the cause he thought was In the right, touched the brave Southem' hearts, and won for him a forgiving parent and a loyal bride. MRS. SIMS SERVES ON THE JURY (Jan. 10).— Mrs. Sims, a prominent snflfragette of San Francisco, helps win a glorious victory for the cause. Mr. Sims is not quite in accord with his aml)itious wife, and the straw that breaks the camel's hack arrives next day, when Mrs. Sims Is called for jury service. The lady, however, determines to do her duty. Mr. Sims disapproves of his wife's activity for Women's rights, and persuades his stenographer to help him in his plan to teach Mrs. Sims a lesson. To carry out his scheme Sims invites his stenographer for a ride Ih his automobile. The young lady likes to ride fast, and Mr. Sims Is fond of showing off, and the result is they are arrested for speeding. Taken to court for trial, Mr. Sims, to his great surprise, finds he is to he tried before a jury of women, and that the forewoman is his wife. Sims demands Immediate trial and gets It. The verdict Is handed in to the judge, who addresses the stenographer as follows: "Young woman, you are discharged. The jury is convinced that you are not to blame for this violation of the law." Turning to Sims, the judge continued: "And you. Sir, are sentenced to the county jail for sis days. I am determined to put a stop to the reckless speeding of high-powered automobiles through our streets. Officer, remove the prisoner.'* THE O'NEILL (Jan. 12).— The O'Neill, an Irish patriot, covertly returned to the old, familiar haunts, from which he had been obliged to flee during times of oppression, and found a proclamation, nailed in a conspicuous place, which offered a reward for his apprehension. He therefore betook himself to the country lanes, that he might meet his old friends, the peasants. One In particular, a frail old man, tottering with age, welcomed O'Neill to his humble cottage, and divided his last crusts. Touched by the abject poverty of his countryman. The O'Neill determined to aid them at the price of becoming a highwayman. Going to a secluded spot along the highway, he masked himself and lay In waiting. Soon a carriage appeared, and with a command to halt, O'Neill politely requested the occupants to alight. The passengers were an elderly gentleman — who protested vigorously — and his charming daughter, Elinor, from whom O'Neill, with the utmost courtesy, took a finger ring. In a spirit of mockery. The O'Neill forced Elinor to dance a few steps with him. Shortly afterward a masked ball was held, which Elinor attended. O'Neill, still remembering the pretty face, and unable to overcome his longing to see her again, went to the ball, carefully masked. There he met Elinor and engaged her in conversation, but she discovered her ring upon his finger and cried for help. As the guests rushed in. The O'Neill dashed through the window, taking sash and glass along with him. The following day the outlaw chanced to encounter Elinor upon the highway. She promised to meet him that night. At the appointed hour she appeared, but with a band of men, who surrounded The O'Neill and made him a prisoner. When they had conducted him to the house and left him securely, tied, the men passed into another room to drink a toast to their success, Elinor, finding herself In love with the handsome patriot, and repenting of her subterfuge, stole through the window and released him. Together they sped away on horseback, stopping only at the peasant's cottage, where O'Neill hade a hasty good-bye to his friend. When the escape was discovered, the men started in pursuit, and reaching the cross roads, inquired of the peasant if he had seen a young man and woman. The faithful friend pointed in an opposite direction from that taken by the fugitives, who were able to reach the coast, where a hasty ceremony was performed and a good ship carried them away to France, happy In their romantic love. EDISON. THIRTY DAYS AT HARD LABOR (Jan. 9).— Beatrice Langdon's father objects to her marrying Jack Deering on the grounds that he is a son of a wealthy man. He makes It plain to Jack that if he is to marry his daughter he must sign ;in agreement, which stipulates that he must put in thirty days at hard labor. Jack, unknown to Beatrice, signs the agreement, and his first ixisltion is laying pipes with a gang of laltorers. Inside of three days he is so worn out that hf is obliged to relinquish his position. His next jobs were at rock excavation and slioveling coal, hut his weak physique Is not strong enough for hard work, so he resigns. In the meantime Beatrice, who has heard nothing from Jack for a couple of days. Is heartbroken, but too proud to write him for an explanation, so she indulges in a little flirtation with Reggie Bullion. While passing the Munich Restaurant. Jack notices a sign, "Halberdier Wanted." He makes application for the job and Is accepted. Upon the last night, Langdou, Reggie aud Beatrice TV\e. P\V.tv/\ >N\T>-\ INDISPUTABLE ORIGINATORS o^ COWBOY FILMS. W CONTINUE TO OFFER EACH WEEK MR.G.M. 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