Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1917)

May 19, 1917 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1173 Stories of the Films lifliiiMioiBBffliiiiiiitiii7 i"n riiiauiiiHiiBniipmuii SELIG. SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 32. Bayonue, N. J. — Submarine chasers of tbis type are now being constructed as rapidly as possible by every boat building concern in the United States. San Diego, Cal.— The cultivation of the Burbank spineless cactus for cattle fodder is growing in importance as the grain crops are more and more in demand for the warring nations. Los Angeles, Cal.— Not to be outdone by those who have the open fields in which to plant their crops, the hotels are starting to raise potatoes on the roofs. Wake Up Young Men. — Your sister, mother, sweetheart may want you home, but they need you on board these and other great American vessels of war. Enlist now ! Eureka, Cal. — Following the loss of the $3,000,000 cruiser Milwaukee in an effort to save the wrecked submarine H-3, a private firm of contractors are moving the submarine across two miles of sand hills, where it will be launched in the water of Humboldt Bay. Boston, Mass. — Three hundred sailors from ■German ships interned at this port are transferred from the immigration station. Riverside, Cal. — Thousands of persons attend the sunrise Easter services on the summit of Mt. Rubidoux, perpetuating a sacred custom originated by Jacob Riis, and participated in by America's most famous men. New York, N. Y. — The "Yankees" open the American League season with the World's ■Champion Red Soxs at the polo grounds. SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 33. New York, N. Y.— With the raising of a monster flag across Broad street, thousands of brokers and their employees pledge themselves to aid the nation. Cambridge. Mass. — Soldiers' Field proves its title to that name when 1,000 Harvard men drilled together through three hours of drizzling rain. Washington, D. C. — Members of the crew of the French battleship Jeanne D'Arc visit this city, where they are greeted by Secretary Daniels. There being considerable discussion about a new design for "Old Glory," we show the most popular suggestion made for a grouping of the stars. Wake up young men ! Your mother, sister, sweetheart may want you home, but they need you on board these and other great American vessels of war. Enlist now ! EIo Paso, Texas. — Military authorities are taking into custody persons suspected of being German spies. New York, N. Y. — These 30 under-graduates of the Cornell Ambulance section are to leave shortly for France. They constitute the first American unit to leave since war was declared. Boston, Mass. — Ex-president Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arrive here to attend the wedding of their son, Archibald B. Roosevelt, and Miss Grace S. Lockwood of Boston. New York, N. Y.— Pretty actresses of the Midnight Frolics show their patriotism by raising a large silk flag. SELIG TRIBUNE NO. 34. New Orleans, La. — Young women students at Newcomb College hold their annual spring pageant before several hundred members of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs now in session. El Paso, Texas — Fifty Red Cross nurses arrive here and report for duty at the base hospital at Fort Bliss. Brooklyn, N. Y. — One person is killed and several are injured when a section of the subway collapses. Boston, Mass.— Students of the Boston Institute of Technology hold their annual "book rush," which results in the usual number of bruised shins, sore heads and blackened eyes. New York, N. Y. — Led by the National Guard and Naval Militia, thousands of children parade Mr. Exhibitor: — You will get mora helpful information by carefully reading one trade paper weekly than by tkimming over three or four* The MOVING PICTURE WORLD is the paper you need* on Fifth avenue in the interests of the "Wake Up America" movement. Oakland, Cal. — Washington "University wins the triangular intercollegiate regatta, defeating Leland Stanford and the University of California. Boston, Mass. — After unfurling "Old Glory" the members of the Riverside Canoe Club paddle down the Charles River in 1,000 canoes. Washington, D. C— President Wilson reviews the parade of Boy Scouts as they pass the White House on their way to the public park donated by the government for garden purposes. SELIG TRIBUNE NO. 35. Washington, D. C. — Headed by Arthur James Balfour, British minister, the High Commission from Great Britain arrive here to attend the great international war conference. New York, N. Y.-— At this critical period in our history, the launching of our newest giant sea fighter, New Mexico, has a peculiar significance. West Point, N. Y. — Every time the American eagle gets his eye on these boys, destined to become the future generals of the greatest army on earth, the old bird loosens up a scream that can be heard clean to Berlin ! New York, N. Y. — The Eighth Coast Defense regiment, the first artillery organization to weed out members with dependent families and the physically unfit, parade on Fifth avenue with each of its twelve companies recruited to full strength. Orange, Texas — Under the direction of General Goethals, a vast fleet of wooden cargo ships are being built to replace the steel tonnage destroyed in the sub-sea war. . Los Angeles, Cal. — Once a year the school children of this city assemble in Elysian park and do honor to Hans Christian Anderson by a revival of his fairy tales. THE EVIL SAG (Two Parts).— The cast: Howard Mitchell (Casson Ferguson) ; James Stanley (Jim Fulton) ; Dick Stanley (M. C. Von Betz) ; Edward Hale (Edgar Murray) ; Helen Stanley (Byrdine Zuber). Written by John B. Langan. Directed by Otis B. Thayer. James Stanley becomes the owner of the Mitchell farm through his marriage to the mother of Howard Mitchell, and his children, Helen and Dick, live with him. Howard, who comes of age after the death of his mother, accuses Stanley of marrying his mother for the farm. They quarrel despite Howard's love for Helen. Edward Hale, the county attorney, also loves Helen. There is a depression of the land in one corner of the farm, and the spot has a sinister reputation, for several men have been found dead there. Edward Hale, after an investigation, discovers that the evil influence is odorless natural gas. He realizes that a gas well means wealth to the owner of the land, and Hale redoubles his courting of Helen. Howard and James Stanley have another quarrel, and Howard leaves the farm. The next day Stanley's lifeless body is discovered, and Howard is arrested. Hale, however, knows that it was the gas that caused Stanley's death, but tries to fasten the crime of murder on Howard. He fails. When Howard takes possession of the farm, Helen refuses to remain as his wife, and she leaves, accompanied by her brother Dick. Howard, deserted by everybody, becomes known as the Hermit of the Sag. Hale still plots against Howard and induces Dick Stanley to join with him. The two entice Howard to the deadly spot on the farm, believing that he will be overcome by the poisonous gas. Helen overhears the plot and decides to save Howard. Hale and Dick endeavor to stop her, but she gets to Howard in time to save his life. In the excitement Dick lights a match near the dangerous spit and in the explosion of the gas Hale is killed and Dick injured. Howard and Helen thus learn of the gat, which ultimately is to make them rich, for they marry and Helen forgives her brother for the harm he tried to do. BASEBALL AT MUDVILLE.— The cast : Spike (Lee Morris) ; Boots Milligan (John Lancaster) ; Bill Hoskins (Wm. Hutchison), Written by J. J. Roberts. Produced by Norval MacGregor. Spike, a young pitcher, signs to play with the Milligan Bloomer Girls, supposedly a girls' baseball team. Mudville is billed for a game. The team, in reality, is composed of men. On the way to the ball park the "girls" flirt with the local boys, causing many a heart to go pit-a-pat. During the game Spike, sliding for home, loses his wig. The ruralites come to the realiza tion that they have been humbugged, and start to mob the team. The "bloomers," devoid of wigs, start across country on the run, with the crowd in. pursuit, and barricade themselves behind closed doors. A SOCIAL CLIMBER (Two Parts). The cast: Viscount Redvers (Casson Ferguson); Jimmy Burke (M. C. Von Betz) ; Folwell 'Fred Eckhart) ; Jane Folwell (Byrdine Zuber) ; Heloise (Miss Valentine). Written by Elmer Clode. Directed by Otis B. Thayer. Viscount Redvers, disappointed in love, visits America. On the same train westward bound with the English nobleman, is "Gentleman" Jimmy Burke, a confidence man. The train is wrecked, and Burke, thinking Redvers killed, takes the Englisman's baggage and assumes his name. At Hicksville, the crook gets off the relief train to "work" the town, and Viscount Redvers is also left there by accident, in a weak and dazed condition. The leading family of Hicksville is the Folwells, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Folwell and their two daughters, Heloise and Jane. Helolse is a social climber, while Jane is a regular girl. Folwell owns a lumber yard, and Jimmy Burke selects him as his victim. Jimmy poses as the Viscount Redvers, and Heloise is in raptures with knowing a real-forsure English nobleman. In the meantime, Redvers cannot establish his identity. He is broke and has lost his baggage. Jimmy Burke involves Folwell in a scheme, and swindles him out of a check for $20,000. He then prepares to elope with Heloise, who still thinks him an English nobleman. Jane befriends Redvers. To humor him, Jane cables to England. Redvers discovers that an impostor is making use of his name. He battles with the crook, and prevents Jimmy's elopement with Heloise. Jane's cablegram brings the British consul to the rescue. Redvers is identified at last as the Viscount, and makes Jane the Countess of Redvers. RESCUING UNCLE— The cast: Uncle Bob Finley (John Lancaster) ; Allen (Sidney Smith) ; Elmer (Wm. Scott) ; Hays (Franklyn Hall). Written by W. E. Wing. Produced by Norval MacGregor. Uncle Bob Finley is the wealthy uncle of Allen, Elmer and Hays. The boys come into the estate of their dead father, and Uncle Bob cautions them against squandering their inheritance. He is made furious when news reaches him that the three boys have invested respectivly in motor boats, automobiles and fine horses. The boys visit Uncle Bob's office and discover a letter which leads them to believe that their uncle is to be defeated in a stock deal. They go to a broker and order him to sell a particular stock short, believing they will help Uncle Boh. In order to gain sufficient funds to put this deal through, they mortgage their home. When this news reaches Uncle Bob, he writes the boys a letter, telling them he wants to have nothing more to with them. Uncle Bob fights his unknown enemies in the stock deal. He does not know that the enemies are his own nephews. Uncle Bob is victorious and the boys' money is wiped out. By accident. Uncle Bob learns of what his nephews have done. He likes their affection for him even if it were misguided, and he sees that all their securities are returned to them. Universal Film Mfg. Co. VICTOR. FAT AND FOOLISH (May 15).— The cast: Bill (Ed. Sedgwick) ; Old Maid (Violet Eddy); Roger (Harry Mann) ; His Sweetheart (Belle Bennett) : Dude (Jay Belasco). Written by Harry Wulze. Produced by Roy Clements. Bill finds a note in a bottle from an old maid saying she will marry the finder.' As she is rich, he consents. Bill sees Roger's girl, and stealing the old maid's purse, goes off with the girl. Roger thinks the dude Is at fault, and buries him in the sand. Bill goes to a cafe with the girl, and the dude tells Roger where they are. The old maid discovers the loss of her purse and goes after Bill. Roger is also after him. They all end up in the water, where a cop arrests both Roger snd Bill, while the dude rescues both the women, gets the old maid's money and the girl's heart. BREAKING THE FAMILY STRIKE <M»y 17).— The cast : Mr. Carter (Matt Moore) ; Mrs. Carter (Jane Gail) ; Dolly Dimples (Margaret McRae) ; The Policeman (M. McGovern). Written by H. J. Shepard. Produced by Matt Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have a quarrel. She tries to make him sign the "demands" of the Wives' Club to which she belongs, and leaves him when he refuses. He telephones to the Strike-breaking Bureau, and the manager gets a girl from the burlesque troupe to act as strike-breaker till wifle gives in. Dolly Dimples fits wonderfully well Into the