Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1914)

432 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD Comments on the Films Licensed MYSTERY OF THE FADELESS TINTS (Edison). June 30.— The eighth of the series of the "Chronicles of Cleelj." In some respects this is a meritorious offering, but it contains inconsistencies ; elements that are intended to be gripping and interesting seem to be devoid of conviction. A well produced picture photographically, but hardly up to the standard this series has maintained heretofore. THE WIRE CHIEFS REWARD (Kalem), June 30.— An exciting but somewhat incongruous offering which embraces many gripping scenes. The photography and acting are very commendable, but the action of the plot contains many inconsistencies. THE DARING YOUNG PERSON (Essanay). June 30.— This is a very interesting pictureplay in which Ruth Stonehouse, in the character of a wealthy broker's daughter, convinces her father, who claims that chivalry is dead as regards young men of the twentieth century, that he is mistaken. Richard Travers essays the part of her suitor and qualifies in every respect. Well produced. A FRENCH VILLAGE IN SENEGAL, WEST AFRICA (Pathel. June 30, — This is a travel picture which is very interesting and is on the same reel with Venomous Serpents. VEXOMOUS SERPENTS (Pathe), June 30. — On the same reel with "A French Village in Senegal. West Africa." This is zoological and educational in nature, but not very pleasant tor the majority of spectators to view. , ONE SUIT OF CLOTHES (Melies), June 30. — This is not an original plot, as it has been used by authors in farces, sketches, etc., many times, but it is at least amusing. Imagine two impecunious young gentlemen who have literary aspirations, reduced to the condition of the possession of one decent suit of clothes. The finale has been cleverly handled and introduces many laughable complications. HEARTS OP MEN (Selig). June 30.— A man who has been unjustly charged with crime flees to the desert, where he is relentlessly hunted by the sheriff. Many thrilling scenes occur, including a realistic sandstorm. During the action fate forces them to become friends, through thirst. Ten years later a beautiful ending occurs, involving the progeny of both the fathers who fought for their lives in the desert sands. THE WALKO SISTERS (Lubin). June .30— This is a Lubin comedy, somewhat better than usual. It gains many laughs and has been well directed and photographed. The pouring rain scenes are very realistic, with one or two exceptions. There is a vein of pathos blended in with the comedy scenes that adds greatly to the plot. A very good number. BACK TO THE SIMPLE LIFE (Edison), July 1.— A comedy that will appeal to the picture going element forced to live in apartments. It is concluded to escape the noise and other objectionable features of fiat life by going back to the quietness of the country. The experiences make good healtry comedv and the family is glad to get back to the old flat. Sally Crute and Richard Tucker make this a good, entertaining offering in all respects. THE EMPTY SLEEVE (Seligl. July 1).— This is a well produced and intensely interesting visualization, containing many heart interest scenes that are all consistent. There is an out-of-tbe-ordinary episode in the plot which is very gripping and intense. A wholesome and happy ending makes this picture a most pleasing one to view. THE CIRCUS AND THE BOY (Vitagraph). July 1.— This is a delightful comedy : it takes one back to childhood's happy hours, when barefooted, in the early hours of the morn all the kids in town would start out to meet the circus which had been billed for days. Looking at this picture, any one who has had the experience, could feel the cool dust of the country road squash up between his toes. Elaine Sterne is the author of this beautiful picture, and Teftt Johnson has ably directed It. Sonny Jim (little Bobby Connelly) has done the rest. No one is too old heartily to enjoy this offering. THE FABLE OF THE GOOD FAIRY (Essanayl, July 1.— This is a comical story of a society woman who exploits her uplift ideas in her own sweet way. With the assistance of her chauffeur she tours through the districts monopolized by the poor and lowly. She is all hooked up and carries a fist full of good advice, but when she attempts to deliver it she meets up with many adventures and a good many other things she fails to appreciate. Mabel Eaton is Mrs. Peacock ; Eddie Redway, Lillian Drew and Louise Willis make this offering most enjoyable. TWO STEPCHILDREN (Vitagraph). July 2.— Written by W. A. Tremayne. and directed by Theodore Marston, it makes a very interesting visualization in which James Morrison and Dorothy Kelly play the parts of the two stepchildren. The plot is full of interesting incidents, which take place both in the city and country. The closing scenes are quite gripping, bordering on the tragic, but the ending is very satisfactory and pleasing. It will interest any audience. HEARST-SELIG PICTORIAL, NO. 36 (Selig), July 2.— Many interesting scenes are shown, including the decorating of the New York firemen with badges for bravery, scenes in Mexico and California, Children's Carnival in Chicago, the route of the airship America, the first lap of which is 1.140 miles, the second being CfVi miles to the main land. WOMANLY CURIOSITY (Melies), July 2.— This is what might be termed a relief comedy — that is. it contains elements of real comedy — • not slap dash. A wife whose bump of curiosity is abnormally developed is made to realize this fact by her husband, in an original manner. This is a well produced and acted offering in every resepct, and is somewhat of a lesson to the female of the species. SOPHIE GETS STUNG (Essanay), July 2.— This is the third and last concerning the wooing of Sophie, of Snakeville. Margaret Joslin. Victor Potel. Harry Todd. Bud Jerome and True Boardman go through a heap of trouble, each attempting to outwit the other to marry Sophie. Many humorous situations pertain ; disheartened they leave Sophie pining after them, and this is where Sophie gets stung. THE GOAT (Biograph), July 2. — This is on the same reel with "The Fireman's Social," a burlesque comedy, which is certainly broad enough in every sense as regards rough and tumble in the action. THE FIREMAN'S SOCIAL (Biograph), July 2.— On the same reel with "The Goat." This is another slap-stick comedy which is full of chases, bumps and tumbles. There is one real comedy scene which gets over in good shape. A TRAIN OF INCIDENTS (Vitagraph), July 3.— There are many laughable situations in this comedy, written by Elaine Sterne, and produced by GTeorge D. Baker. John Bunny and Flora Finch have the leading parts. The plot is a splendid one for comedy purposes, most of the scenes taking place on a Pullman car and a diner on an overland train. Going, they start as strangers ; returning, they are all married. See the picture and you will enjoy a good laugh. MAKING GOOD WITH HER FAMILY (Selig), July 3.— On the same reel with "Doc Yak Wishes." Absurdities seem to be the main feature of this picture. DOC Y.\K WISHES (Selig). July 3.— On the same reel with "Making Good with Her Family." THE DOOM OF DUTY (Lubin). July 3. — A western military drama, written by Will M. Rltchey and produced by Tom Forman. This plot is located on the Mexican border. Velma Whitman essays the role of Rita Valdez, the daughter of a Mexican who lives on the American side. (H. S. Wilson). Tom Forman. is cast as Captain Barter, commander of a patrol. Many beautifully photographed scenes are embraced in this picture which are also very gripping in action. FLEEING FROM THE FLEAS (Kalem), July .3.— On the same reel with "Trooping the Colors." .-^ boisterous comedy the plot of which is quite original and which contains a love episode. The misadventures of the rivals' hired dress suits and a dog. not saying anything of a mess of fleas, furnish the comedy. The usual chase occurs, with police mounted on skates. TROOPING THE COLORS (Kalem), July 3. — On the same reel with "Fleeing from the Fleas." A state occasion in England where the colors of the various regiments embraced in the life guards, no member of whick is less than six feet Ull, are trooped amid impressive ceremony before Buckingham Palace. THE LITTLE HOBO (Selig). July 4.— This is a story written by Alfred H. Giebler and directed by Oscar Eagle. The little hobo (Leila Frost) averts a collison after she has been befriended by Jimmie Maxwell (Harold Vosburgh). telegraph operator of "The lonesomest station on the Western Division." The story is an interesting one and the parts are well acted, but the water tank scene where the little hobo stops the train is weak and unconvincing. ITS A SH.\ME (Lubin). July 4. — On the same reel -with "The Kidnapped Bride." Good tor laughs. THE KIDNAPPED BRIDE (Lubin), July 4.— On the same reel with "It's a Shame." Burlesque in the broadest sense. THE POLITICAL BOSS (Kalem), July 4.— A story of political intrigue which involves the editor of a countn' newspaper, "Owl" Jackson a political boss ; Nonpareil Jones, a tramp printer : Clara, the Judge's lovelv daughter, and the remainder of the nine hundred inhabitants of Rayville. The newspaper office is destroyed by fire and several other things happen. BRONCHO BILLY'S PUNISHMENT (Essanay). July 4.— This is advertised as a startling drama that teaches a moral and features G. M. Anderson. It requires and displays a wonderful amount of anguish and gruesomeness to arrive at the moral part, in the finale. MOLLY THE DRUMMER BOY (Edison). July 4.— An adaptation from the novel written bv Harriet T. Comstock. It is directed by George A Lessev. Viola Dana is Molly, the Drummer Boy. The cast is a large one and contains many prominent Edison actors. The story is a beautiful one in the novel form, but the adapter or director, or both, have left much to be desired. This story could have stood two reels ; however, it is very edifying.