Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1915)

September 18. 1915 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1997 children, and thrown, in the course of a childish quarrel, on a hive of bees. The story continues to interest, and a word of praise is now due to Roy L. McCardell for the cleverness of the scenario. Paramount Pictures Corporation. HELENE OF' THE NORTH (Famous Players), Aug. If).— Reviewed by George Blaisdell on page 1S45, issue September 11. THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW (Morosco— Bosworth) , Aug. 26.— Heviewed by Edward Weitzel on page 1842, issue of September 11. THE HEART OF JENNIFER (Famous Players), Aug. 30.— Reviewed by George Blaisdell on page 1S44, issue of September 11. Pathe Exchange, Inc. JOCKO. THE LOVESICK MONKEY. Sept. 13.— An animated cartoon from the Bray studios in which an interesting series of bouts take place between an elephant and a monkey. The film is a very amusing one. THE WATERWAYS OF BRUGES (Picturesque Belgium — Photocolor). Sept. 13. — This is an exceedingly beautiful scenic in which we traverse the waterways of the quaint old city. The film is colored, and well photographed, the result being an exquisite offering. On the same reel with "Fishing With Cormorants in Yun-Nan-Fou." FISHING WITH CORMORANTS (Globe). Sept. 13.— An interesting illustration of how the cormorant is made use of by Chinese fishermen. On the same reel with the above. INTIMATE STUDY OF BIRDS, NO. 7, Sept. 13.— In this film several thousand carrier pigeons are let loose and the space of time consumed in their passage from one distant point to another and return is automatically recorded. MATRIMONIAL BLISS (Starlight), Sept. IS.— An amusing farce comedy in which Louie and Heine have a difference over a woman whom they both wish to marry. The less favored one takes desperate means of interrupting the marriage ceremony. The picture would undoubtedly amuse the average audience. Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials. THE ROMANCE OF ELAINE (Episode 30, "The Triumph of Elaine"), Aug. 30. — The concluding chapter of "The Romance of Elaine" finds the supply base of Del Mar unearthed through the capture of Elaine. The hermit unmasks in this closing episode, disclosing a fact that many no doubt have guessed at, that the Hermit, Professor Arnold and Craig Kennedy are one and the same. And so Elaine's romantic career is closed to us with the restoration of her lover and benefactor. THE GALLOPER (Gold Rooster), Sept. 11.— Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald on page 1663, issue of September 4. NEAL OF THE NAVY (Episodes 2 and 3— Balboa), Sept. 11-18.— Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald on page 1844, issue of September 11. MAID OP THE WILD (Balboa), Sept. 13.— Portions of this two-reel picture have marks of real merit. The acting of the children is particularly natural. The feminine lead is also attractive, and in fact the play has been well cast throughout. The story of the play treats of the marriage of a young woodland girl to a man from the city. In his generosity he brings her little brother and sister to live with them in the city. It happens, however, that the girl is not able to adapt herself ti the ways of society life, and in a fit of pique at being found fault with, returns to her woodland home. The husband seeks her out and all ends happily. Universal Film Mfg. Company. ANIMATED WEEKLY'. NO. 1S2 (Universal). Sept. 1.— Havoc wrought by a West Indian hurricane, a baby parade at Asbury Park, a "flood" of confiscated beer in Arkansas, excellent scenes in the trenches and other features appear in this number. TOO MANY SMITHS (Nestor), Sept. 13.— An Al. E. Christie number featuring Eddie Lyons, Dolly Ohnet, Carmen Phillips, Lee Moran and Jack Connelly. Two married couples named Smith get their affairs mixed up. The scenes are taken at Coronado Beach and contain considerable amusement, though the plot is slight. HOW EARLY SAVED THE FARM (Rex), Sept. 14.— Baby Early, to save the animals on her father's farm, drives them all into a pasture and remains with them over night. The holder of the mortgage relents and gives her father more time on the payments. This has good sentiment in it. but is only fairly strong in production. JOE MARTIN TURNS 'EM LOOSE (Victor). Sept. 15.— A one-reel animal comedy, directed by Paul Bourgeois, which will keep an audience on the edge of their seats. An entire menagerie is turned loose in a town and the stunts done by the two and four-footed actors are surprising, to say the least. IN THE HEART OF THE HILLS (Big U). Sept. 16.— A mountain story, by F. McGraw Willis, featuring Adele Lane, Edward Sloman Seymour Zeiliff and Jack Wilson. The girl falls in love with a watchman in the hills who turns out to be a villain. He makes an attack on the girl and tries to kill her father for interfering. Later the watchman is accidentally shot. The number is only of about average strength. HE COULDN'T FOOL HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW (Joker), Sept. IS.— Max Asher, Gale Henry and others, appear in this low comedy number. The mother-in-law disguises herself as a fruit peddler to spy upon her daughter's flirtatious husband. There is some amusement in this ; it makes an average offering. Universal Film Mfg. Company, Specials. A LITTLE BROTHER OF THE RICH (Broadway Universal Feature), Sept. ti. — Reviewed by Robert ,C. McElravy on page 1843, issue of September 11. A CRY IN THE DARK (Universal Special), Sept. 6.— No. 12 of "The Broken Coin" series. The most entertaining feature of this number is where Roleaux is placed, empty handed, in the bull ring by the soldiers of Grahoffen. He makes a bold dash, after facing the bull for some moments, and regains his liberty. The reel closes with King Michael and Kitty in the hands of the Apaches and Count Frederick coming to the rescue. T'he main situation oi the story, so far as it concerns the two halves of the mysterious coin, is not advanced in this. CRIME'S TRIANGLE ( Imp). Sept. 10.— A strong three-reel production of the criminal type, featuring King Baggot. Edna Hunter, Win. Bailey and F'rank Smith. The main situation is very unusual. The hero is short in his accounts through a theft committed by his brother-in-law. The cashier is at the same time short a much greater sum and tries to kill the hero. The latter, to brace his nerves, drinks the poisonous decoction prepared by the hero for his own death. This situation, gruesome as it is, is handled in a skillful manner.. From this point the story moves on to a happy conclusion. The construction is excellent. WAR (Universal Special), Sept. 13.— No. 13 of "The Broken Coin" series. Roleaux is free and helps King Michael and Kitty escape from the Apaches. A raid is made by the king's soldiers on the Apaches' headquarters. Some of the action is vague in intent, though quite interesting in itself. Kitty rescues Count Frederick from a predicament and Count Sachio carries the bogus half of the coin to Grahoffen. The reel closes with preparations for war between the rival kingdoms. QUEEN OF HEARTS (Gold Seal), Sept. 14.— A three-reel number, from a story written by L. V. Jefferson. Herbert Rawlinson, Anna Little, Wm. Worthington. Barney Furey and others appear. This is the story of a gentleman gambler of the metropolitan type who wins the property of the man whose daughter he loves. Though a gambler, he has honorable intentions toward the girl, who gave him the queen of hearts as a lucky card. This has a strong tendency to melodrama, but is restrained and forceful in treatment. It makes, on the whole, an interesting story. THE HOUSE WITH THE DRAWN SHADES (Rex), Sept. 16.— A tworeel number, featuring Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips. The judge's wife deserts him and runs away with a musician. Later in life she is brought before the judge, a wreck of a woman, -addicted to the morphine habit. He takes her home and nurses her back to health in the old room where the shades have been drawn since her departure. This is a pathetic story, handled in a sincere manner. It makes the most of the plot and has considerable strength. THE WOLF OF DEBT (Imp). Sept. 17. — A four-reel drama, by Hugh C. Wier, featuring Fanny Hayes. Violet Mersereau, Wm. Garwood and Brinsley Shaw. The story is well constructed and contains some strong situations, also some pretty settings. It pictures the efforts of a socially ambitious mother to wreck the happiness of her married daughter. The night scenes, taken in a pouring rain, are fine. The struggle in the office prior to the closing of the stock market has good suspense. As a whole, this maintains a pleasing grip on the interest. THE SURRENDER (Bison). Sept. 18. — A three-reel subject presenting a story of love in a factory district. Marie Walcamp and Joe Singleton have the leads. The hero is a rough, almost brutal, fellow, who forces the girl into a marriage after saving her from a worse fate at the hands of another. His later attempts to shield her erring father arouse her love for him. The story adheres faithfully to the type of life it pictures and is quite strong in many respects. World Film Corporation. POKES AND JABS IN CLOVER (Wizard). Aug. — An entertaining knockabout comedy that is well up to the standard of previous offerings in this series. There is enough of a plot to prepare for amusing situations and the director has introduced several fresh bits of business. The picture is acted with spirit. SALVATION NELL (California M. P. Co.), Sept. — Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald on page 1403. issue of August 28. GRACE D'ARMOND IN OIL PAINTING. The Selig Polyscope Company has presented Y-L-S-E exchanges with beautiful oil paintings of Miss Grace D'Armond. the youngest leading lady in the world, who stars in Selig Red Seal plays, including "A Texas Steer," "The Millionaire Baby," "The House of a Thousand Candles." "A Black Sheep." etc. Each portrait, done in oil, measures 30 by 45 and is enclosed in a golden frame three inches deep. It is believed that these oil paintinss will prove most acceptable interior decorations for branch Y-L-S-E offices. These paintings will be furnished exhibitors who take pride in beautiful interior decorations for $15 each. ENLARGING AMERICAN PLANT. President S. S. Hutchinson has just approved plans to practically double the present area of the American Film plant at Santa Barbara. Present details contemplate what is to be the largest stage under glass in the world, and when work under construction is completed the "Flying A" studios will cover approximately seven acres. The American now has twenty-one directors and is producing more film footage per week than any other film company in the United States.