Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1915)

318 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD July 10, 1915 tlety, pathetic in all its changes, showing both the lovely garden of the soul that was and the ruin that is; as true to madness as sweet chords intermixed with discords. The last group of scenes, beginning with the duel of Hamlet with Laertes and closing with the coming of Fortinbras, is impressive and dramatic though silent. The acting of Robertson rises to its height and the Queen, the King, Horatio and Laertes all are human and convincing. It seems to be an exact replica of the stage business and is thoroughly worthy. It is an offering especially made for lovers of the stage and admirers of Robertson, of whom there are many. "All for a Girl." A Pleasing Story Is Given Fine Production by Mirograph Corporation — Released in Five Reels. Reviewed by Lynde Denig. IN ONE respect, at least, "All For a Girl" is not open to improvement. Flawless photography, for which George Condert is responsible, makes every scene a delight to the eye, and this, in a picture introducing so many pretty country locations, is no mean asset. Audiences will like Rupert Hughes's wholesome story built around the ever popular theme of a wealthy American girl, whose fortune is a bait for titled foreigners. Tiring of attentions having a mercenary inspiration, she slips off to a New England village and there assumes the character of a simple girl, who must be loved for her own good qualities or not at all. Her loneliness is soon relieved by an upright young American, willing to marry her only on condition that they live on his salary of twentyfive dollars a week until his plans for a big railroad deal materialize, as, of course, they do in the final scenes of the picture. Renee Kelly is the very fresh and engaging star of H. J. Streyckman's production. She appears equally to advantage as the center of attraction at elaborate social functions, or in the simple garb of a rural maid. There is a charm and a spontaniety about the playing of Miss Kelly that is of particular value in a role of this type. One comedy passage deserving of mention because of its oddity is introduced in the duel Renee Kelly. Scene from "All for A Girl" (Mirograph). between the noblemen, rival suitors for the hand of the heiress. It happens that the affair of honor is arranged by Americans and instead of rapiers or pistols the duelists are presented with boxing gloves, which they do not know at all how to use. After a really ludicrous sparring match, in which the combatants instinctively adhere to the technique of fencing, they call it quits and henceforth have little connection with the story. Another well arranged scene is that showing the narrow escape of the heroine when the horse she is driving runs away and leaves her stranded on the railroad tracks in front of an approaching express train. Here is the psychological moment for the appearance of the poor, but honest and well bred young American destined to rescue and then marry her. The cast in this acceptable offering numbers Roy Applegate, Frank Vernon, Sue Balfour, E. T. Roseman, Robert Lawrence, Georgia Harvey and others who meet the not very severe dramatic requirements. Mr. Applegate was the dramatic director of the picture. "Secretary of Frivolous Affairs." A Four-Reel Mutual Master Picture by the American Adapted from the Book by May Futre'.le. Reviewed by James S. McQuade. IN THE "Secretary of Frivolous Affairs" I saw for the first time the special feature company of the American Film Manufacturing Company at "work. I was soon impressed very favorably both by the ability and fine appearance of the Scene from "The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs" (American). members of that company, and compliment Samuel S. Hutchinson on their happy selection. The book by May Futrele is hard to adapt to photodramatic use and necessarily requires many introductions before the thread of the story is taken up in a way that commands hearty interest, and so it is not until the second reel is being screened that one becomes thoroughly engrossed in the story. The interest steadily increases after this and the strong climax at the close shows fine construction of plot. Director Ricketts merits unstinted praise for the staging of the scenes. Many of the interiors are elaborate in structure and appointments and we are treated to several beautiful exteriors, all in perfect harmony with the requirements of the story. In conjunction with fine photography these scenes are very pleasing. May Allison and Harold Dockwood, in the leading roles of Lulie and Hap Hazard, claim chief attention throughout. Miss Allison is a beautiful girl and a talented actress, and Mr. Lockwood is a fine-looking young man and an impressive actor. There is good promise of many fine efforts from them in future pictures. Laura Hazard. Hap's sister, is well impersonated by Carol Holloway, another attractive young lady, and Mrs. Hazzard, the mother of Hap and Laura, is given strong characterization by Lillian Gonzales. The Natalie of Josephine Ditt and the Josephine of Blanch Light merit commendation. Carl Von Schiller plays the part of Due de Trouville, the villain of the story, with strong effect. In the life-and-death struggle in the library with the footman (Wallace MacDonald), Mr. Von Schiller fights with fiendish determination, and Mr. MacDonald is a worthy opponent. Crowninshield, a lawyer, and Winthrop, an aspiring author, are well impersonated by Hal Clements and "William Ehfe. The release date is July 8. "Always in the Way." A Six-Reel Screen Version of Charles K. Harris' Famous Song — On the Metro Program. Reviewed by Edward Weitzel. THE Dyreda Art Film Corporation's production of this sixreel screen version of "Always in the Way" has but one serious fault — it is one reel too long. The first part of the story is devoted to the history of the motherless little child of the song, Ethermary Oakland taking the character during this period of the play. At the time Mary Miles Minter appears as Dorothy North, the girl is about fifteen years of age and has been taken to Africa by a missionary and his wife. The scenes in this part of the world are novel, dramatic and intensely interesting. In the latter part o'f the