Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1915)

560 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD January 23, 1915 bottle is found on the sheriff and then Marywavers no longer — she marries Rube. The wedding over, the pair settle into their little love nest, Mary only interested in making her Rube his favorite dish, pie, but alas. Rube meets a bottle. It is hard enough to know the sheriff's accusations were true, but in the midst of her discovery come the village bridal serenaders. Dreading their comments, Mary decides to hide the drunken Rube, and dumps bim into an empty barrel. The neighbors see Mary and the limp form and send forth an alarm that the bride has killed her groom, Mary Is hauled before the town justice, and upon her denying the crime is given a third degree that would make a cast-iron post confess murder. Rube comes out of his stupor and crawls forth from the barrel in time to save his Mary. Confronting the would-be prosecutors the tables are turned, the scene that follows giving the community sufficient excitement to form the basis of corner gossip for years. AFTER HER MILLIONS (Three Parts— Jan. 31). — Gertrude Selby, as the little millionairess, rolls into the picture in her big automobile with her arms full of roses. Henry "Pathe" Lehrman and Billie Ritchie both seek the acquaintance of the little millionairess. Henry fails to meet with her approval, but Billie responds to an alluring beckoning from the big automobile. Henry consoles himself with a beautiful pictured lady until the little millionairess again turns up in his neighborhood, whereupon he makes another effort to gain the lady's favor. Mischievous Gertrude ducks the persistent Henry with a hose. His screams bring papa to the rescue and she Is hurried off to the hotel. Billie, looking In vain for the lady of the alluring smile, finds Henry's picture and takes possession. Henry claims his own, however, but finally Billy persuades him to sell it and he departs to quench his growing thirst. Henry, with money in his pocket, but with wet clothes, decides he had better be on his way. Luck favors him. He finds Billie in a state that brings forth no protest when he takes back his pictured lady. Billie makes the hotel and starts things going at a pace hard to beat — until Henry arrives. Quiet finally settles over the hotel with Billie in his room with his bottle ; Gertrude in her room with her book, and Henry in his room with his pictured lady. The wind plays Henry a low trick --when it blows his pictured lady away. He follows out the window, down the fire escape, in a window and discovers himself in the room of the millionairess. With Henry in pursuit she runs to her father, but finds herself in Billie's room. He is asleep and she has time to crawl under the bed before Henry arrives. Finding Billie asleep and no signs of the girl, Henry continues his hunt. All might have been well if a mouse hadn't driven the millionairess from under the bed. whereupon Billie promptly declares his love and joins in the chase. Driven into the hall the lady starts a riot from one end of the hotel to the other that leaves grave doubts as to whether there is anything left of the clerk, father and guests. Driven to desperation, a harassed guest lays Henry and Billie out with a well aimed blow for each of them. THOU SHALT NOT FLIRT (Jan. 13).— Catching him in the act of flirting with the housemaid, the wife starts her husband off to the office after exacting a promise that he will call her on the telephone every five minutes. The flirt arranges to have his assistant turn In the five-minute calls to his wife, and starts out for a day of It. He proceeds to make himself agreeable to a pretty lady, but he reckons without her jealous husband, who gives the old flirt the chase of his life, and flnally catching him, metes out deserved punishment. Returning home In the midst of one of his substitute's telephone calls, he Is compelled to account for botli his presence and the conditioii of his clothes. He tells a hair-raising tale of rescuing a child just as it Is to be run over by a trolley car. Out for a walk later, the wife insists upon going to the moving picture theater. The jealous husband, also out for a walk with his wife, also decides to take in the show. Henry, waiting at the theater entrance in an endeavor to secure a companion for the show, tries his wiles, but is not successful. Billie arriving with his sweetheart, proposes taking In the show. Henry manages to shut Billie in a convenient doorway, and takes possession of the lady. Escaping, Billie throws Henry out. Recognizing himself, and fearing his wife's anger on discovering his deception, the flirt endeavors to keep her attention on himself. Not successful in this, he tries to make his escape, but finds himself face to face with the jealous husband, who has likewise recognized the figures on the screen. A general row follows In which the flirt is given the pummeling of his life. C< IM E: \A/^ IVI A. IM »» Brass Frames and Rails It is impossible to gain the confidence of a wideawake exhibitor, unless you absolutely give him the proper kind of merchandise and prompt shipments. THAT IS THE REASON of our continuously receiving re-orders and letters, from all over the United States, Canada and foreign countries, thanking us for our usual prompt attention and high-grade merchandise that we manufacture. Insist on the name "NEWM.*VN" on all frames. The Guarantee of Satisfaction. Write for New 1915 Cataloz. The Newman Mfg. Co. CINCINNATI NEW YORK CHICAQO 717 tVMMn St 101 FoBrtb Ave. lOt W. 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Frontlites are great for lobby display and poster lighting. Frontlites draw the crowds £md put your competitor in the shade. LUDWIG HOMMEL & CO. Complete Theatre Equipments 422 First Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. GOLD SEAL THE MADCAP QUEEN OF GREDSHOFFEN (Two Parts — Jan. 26). — The story is laid in an imaginary principality, where, on the death of the king, the throne goes to the Madcap Queen, who has a jealous rival in the person of Prince Hendrick. The American tourist meets with an accident and is rescued by the Queen's men. For a lark the Queen poses as one of her maids, and it is a case of love at first sight between herself and the American tourist. In a tavern the tourist overhears a plot of Prince Hendrick to overthrow the Queen, and he, thereupon, goes to warn her of the danger. The Prince attacks the palace but the Queen and her followers escape through a secret passage and arrive safely at her hunting-lodge. The American tourist secures reinforcements and in a thrilling fight restores the Queen to her throne. Prince Hendrick is killed. Realizing the impossibility of a love match between them, the American leaves the Queen forever. VICTOR HIS GUARDIAN ANGEL (Two Parts— Jan. 25). — Marie Mathews and her friend. Jeanette. are entertaining Tom and Jack Moore. In a game of tennis, Marie turns her ankle. Tom assists Marie, much to the annoyance of Jeanette, who loves Tom. Tom is much worried concerning Marie's ankle, until Jeanette shows anger at Tom's attention to Marie. As Jack and Jeanette leave the room Tom tries to propose to Marie, but his courage fails him as they are interrupted by the entrance of Jeanette and Jack. Jeanette relieves the situation by playing Tom's favorite selection on the piano. Jack realizing the feelings of Marie, takes her from the scene to a balcony where they enjoy the moonlightAfter an argument concerning Jeanette, Marie returns to the drawing room. As Jeanette hears Marie returning she pretends to have something in her eye. Tom endeavors to help Jeanette. As Marie enters the room she sees Tom on his knees. Thinking Tom loves Jeanette, Maries goes to her room. Next morning, at breakfast, Marie is still kind to Jeanette, who shows her dislike for Marie. Jeanette leaves on a shopping trip and meets a messenger who is bringing some flowers to Marie with a note from Tom, in which he tells her he loves her but has not the courage to tell her so in person and begs her to wear one of his flowers that night. Jeanette returns to her room and reads the note which Tom has written. Jeanette sees a chance to turn Marie against Tom and takes the note with the flowers to Marie, who. when she reads, offers congratulations to Jeanette. Next morning early Marie packs her bags and sends for her housekeeper. She gives a check to both the housekeeper and butler and tells them to inform Jeanette in the morning that the house is to be closed. She leaves for her lodge in the hills prepared to live the life of a hermit. When Tom calls to get his answer, Jeanette tells him Marie is unable to see him. Tom leaves dejected. After Marie leaves the city, Jeanette entertains Tom, and In an Impulsive moment Tom proposes to Jeanette and Is readily accepted. As Tom proposes a vision of Marie comes to him telling him to beware of Jeanette. Five years elapse. Jeanette Is driving Tom to the walls with her extravagance. Jack refuses to lend him any more. The bright spot in Tom's life is his little girl, whom he worships. 'Tom warns Jeanette to be less extravagant, but she still continues to entertain. A vision of Marie comes to Tom when he Is about to draw up a brief for an important case In a way that would make him a laughing stock. Marie shows him the right way to draw up the document. From this midnight work Tom goes home to find his wife entertaining a large crowd at supper. He declines their Invitation and goes to his little girl's room, where he finds the child unattended. Brought at last to realize his position by the serving of papers on him for a sheriffs sale of all his goods he attempts to end It all, but Is stopped again by a vision of Marie, who tells him of his duty. At last Tom's troubles are brought to a close by an accident which kills Jeanette. Subsequently Tom wins an Important case which nets him a large sum of money. He turns the office over to Jack and, with his child, leaves for the woods. While tramping along one day through the woods the child begs her daddy to go with her. They take a cross path which leads them to Marie's lodge, where the old sweethearts are reunited once more. HOW SHE FOOLED AUNTY (Jan. 29).— Irene's aunt, with whom she has made her home since the death of her parents, is severe with her. allowing her little pleasure and no associations with boys. Aunty finally allows her to have a party of girls to tea and while aunty Is occupied with her beau, the girls see a crowd of the boys passing and greet them. Aunty discovers them and is harsh with Irene,