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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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"JIMMIE AS A FOOTMAN" (Gaumont). Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
JIMMIE, the inimitable, will be seen in a new and attractive role early in October, when George Kleine will release the Gaumont film, "Jimmie as a Footman." The length is about 1,150 feet, but the extra 150 feet will be welcomed, as the pictured story shows the triumphant vindication of our favorite boy actor under extremely trying circumstances, and there is not a redundant scene in the film.
Jimmie's acting, in this instance, has the same convincing quality that stamps all his characters. There is nothing fictitious about this miniature footman, and if he is a little "stuck up," by reason of his long tailed coat, with its attractive trimmings and bright brass buttons, is it not because Jimmie has discovered the weakness of footmen in matters sartorial, and has succeeded admirably in simulating their pompous manner and dignified air?
The scene at Jimmie's home, where he is charged with theft by the marchioness and her female detective, is spirited and forceful. There is nothing of bravado about it; just the expression on face and in gesture of the white heat of anger pent up within. When the prying detective proceeds to search the bed for the stolen article, we are not surprised to see Jimmie drive both women out, using his rag-picking hook as a weapon.
The views are all finely photographed, the interiors, which predominate, being soft and the details well defined.
Jimmie is the only son of a poor widow. He secures the position of footman with a noble family and contributes^ to the support of his mother and sister. One of the opening scenes shows Jimmie on a visit to his home. He proudly turns over his savings to his mother and then hurries back to his quarters in the big mansion.
One day the marchioness, his mistress, chances to leave a valuable bracelet in the touring car. It is found by the chauffeur. Instead of restoring it to the owner he puts it in his pocket. Search is made for the jewel by the marchioness and her household without avail. Then she decides to call in a detective.
The servants are unaware that the new maid is the woman detective in disguise. From the outset the female Sherlock Holmes suspects Jimmie. One day, while the servants are at lunch, she attempts to examine the contents of a pocket in his coat, which has been placed on the back of a chair, near her seat at the table. Jimmie, who is sitting opposite, observes the act and raps her smartly on the knuckles of the offending hand with his table knife. The incident makes her more determined than ever to prove him the thief.
Soon afterwards Jimmie pays a secret visit by night to his mother and sister. He is followed by the detective and the marchioness. Through the keyhole they see him deliv
Scene from "Jimmie as a Footman" (Gaumont).