Moving Picture World (Dec 1915)

December 11, 1915 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 2031 Comments on the Films Exclusively by Our Own Staff. General Film Company THE LEGEND OF THE POISOXED POOL (Lubin), Nov. 29.— The scenes of this one-reel drama are laid in an Indian village in New Mexico, the characters being native Red Men. The settings are made from life and the story is novel and well told. William J. Spencer, Adelaide Bronti. Jay Morley, George Routh and Vivian Caples assume the Indian characters very successfully. OXE PLUS ONE EQUALS ONE (Vitagraph), Nov. 29. — Sonny Jim is the one who gives the answer to the sum as stated in the title. It is the answer to a love affair. Elaine Sterne has written a pleasant onereel comedy, and Bobby Connelly is as cute and winning as his past reputation would lead one to expect. Mae Greene and Arthur Cozine are the lovers. ONLY A COUNTRY GIRL (Kalem), Nov. 30. — Life on the farm is anything but a calm and peaceful existence, according to this one-reel comedy. With four such experienced actors of burlesque as Rube Miller, Bud Duncan, H. Griffith and Ethel Teare, the comic mix-ups are frequent. WHICH IS WHICH? (Lubin), Nov. 30. — D. L. Don assumes two roles In this one-reel comedy, the characters being as alike as two peas. This condition of affairs leads to a goodly measure of rough-and-ready fun. Florence Williams, Carrie Reynolds and Cassady & Turner comprise Mr. Don's principal support. BAD MAN BOBBS (Selig), Nov. 30. — The thread of quaint humor running through this one-reel comedy-drama will insure it a welcome in nearly every moving picture theater. Tom Mix has "cinched" all the good points by his production, and Pat Chrisman is just the actor for Bobbs. Ethylyn Chrisman and Sid Jordan are also in the right company. THE MAGISTRATE'S STORY (Edison), Dec. 1.— Echoes of '61 are found In this one-reel drama, in which Gertrude McCoy, Richard Tucker, Pat O'Malley and William West have the leading parts. The story rings true and has a vein of unforced pathos. THE FABLE OF "THE LOW DOWN EXPERT ON THE SUBJECT OF BABIES" (Essanay), Dec. 1. — This subject is productive of a great deal of merriment when handled by an expert of the George Ade school. Friend Ade throws considerable new light on this important question and enlivens the reel with much sage reflection. Ernest Maupain, Charles J. Stine and Camille D'Arcy impersonate the important characters in the picture with excellent results. JACK SPRATT AND THE SCALES OF LOVE (Essanay), Dec. 2.— Victor Potel, Margaret Joslin and Harry Todd carry the weight of the comedy in this one-reel photoplay. The subject is not shopworn, moves at a lively pace and is productive of laughter. THE CONQUEST OF COXSTANTIA (Vitagraph), Dec. 2.— A human little story is found in this one-reel comedy-drama, an old maid, her pet cat and a lost boy being the leading characters. Flora Finch is pathetically humorous as the old maid, and Kate Price makes much of the part of a warm-hearted Irish cook. HIS EMERGENCY WIFE (Biograph), Dec. 2.— The greater portion of the material in this one-reel comedy is not new, the predicament of the young chap who must secure a spurious wife on short notice, having been used many times. The author has constructed his photoplay very skillfully, however, and its amusing qualities are not to be denied. The cast is a satisfactory one in every respect. ^MY HERO (Biograph), Dec. 3. — Another D. W. Griffith reissue of life on the frontier, with an abundance of swift action and many realistic Indian scenes. Henry B. Walthall and Lillian Gish are in the cast. THE BURGLAR GODFATHER (Essanay), Dec. 3.— The regeneration of the crook in this one-reel drama is brought about by that "one touch of nature" referred to by the poet — himself a newly made father, he cannot rob a man who has just arrived at the same dignity. The story will appeal to those who love plenty of sentiment. G. W. Anderson gives an earnest portrayal of the burglar. THE KEY TO A FORTUNE ( No. 6 of "The Ventures of Marguerite" Series) (Kalem), Dec. 3. — Marguerite and her faithful friends once more find that the peaceful life is not for them. The enemies of the young heiress, led by her chauffeur, abduct the young lady, but she is rescued by Bob Winters. Marguerite Courtot and the supporting company make the reel a spirited one. WITH STOLEN MONEY (Lubin), Dec. 3.— The infatuation of a country bank clerk for a dashing widow and the price he pays for betraying his trust, is the subject of this one-reel drama. The plot is well constructed and interesting. Lucille Younge, J. A. Morley, Benjamin Horning, Melvin Mayo and Mary Creighton complete a competent cast. LOVE, PEPPER AND SWEETS (Vim), Dec. 3.— Jabs, Pokes and Runt enter a race for the love of the same girl, in this one-reel comedy, and punch, slap and kick each other, after the highest style of the art known to the demonstrators of their strenuous and broadly comic school of fun. THE HOME CUKE (Vitagraph), Dec, 3.— Sidney Drew is the author, producer and star of this one-reel comedy. He is assisted in the acting by Mrs. Drew, and the reel shows a humorously effective way of curing a man of his thirst for liquor. The picture divides honors between being an excellent temperance lecture and an amusing comedy. THE SUFFER1N' BABY (Edison), Dec. 4.— This short reel photoplay is a hit at the Militant Married Woman. Its fun is all good-natured, however, and carried out in the spirit of broad burlesque. Bob Walker, Mabel Dwight, William Wadsworth and Jessie Stevens attend to the acting. MICROSCOPIC POND LIFE, an interesting study of germs, is on the same reel. THE TRAMP TELEGRAPHER (Episode No. 5G of the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series) (Kalem), Dec. 4. — The "thrill" in this onereel railroad drama is novel and also a fine exhibition of nerve on the part of Miss Gibson. She climbs from the rods of a moving passenger coach to an open window and effects the capture of a pair of crooks. The entire reel has the usual amount of vigorous action. AND THE PARROT SAID—? (Lubin), Dec. 4.— There is considerable amusement in this one-reel comedy and not the slightest danger to any person's morals — the screen not registering bad language. The parrot s position in the cast is an important one, but Billie Reeves, Arthur Matthews, Richard Wangemann, Patsy De Forest, Clara Lambert and Charles Griffiths must be credited with doing the greater part of the work. A JUNGLE REVEXGE (Selig— Jungle-Zoo Subject), Dec. 4.— A very compact little drama is contained in this one-reel photoplay, written by Minnie Strehz and produced by Thomas Santschi. The animal actors are worked into the plot in a very natural way. Leo Pierson, Marion Warner, Lafayette McKee and Olga Celeste have the leading roles. General Film Company Specials. THE LURIXG LIGHTS (Kalem), Nov. 29.— This four-reel drama, adapted from a novel by George H. Brennan, is an intimate study of life behind the footlights. The atmosphere of the stage in connection with a small repertoire company, is convincingly maintained. The plot is mildly dramatic. Stella Hoban is attractivi as the heroine, Anna Malleen. Bradley Barker, Frank Woods and Helen Lindroth are important members of the cast. JUST AS I AM (Selig), Nov. 29.— The author of this two-reel drama, Lanier Bartlett, has started out with the intention of getting at the heart strings of an audience and has accomplished his purpose. The story is human and appealing, and director Colin Campbell has given it every advantage to be derived from his comprehensive art. Wheeler Wilson, Harry Lonsdale. Will Mach'n, Eugenie Besserer and Edith Johnson do justice to their respective roles. COUNT TWENTY (Biograph), Nov. 30.— There is plenty of action and interest in this two-reel drama. The situations are based upon a serious motive, but the injunction, "Count twenty when you're angry," adds a refreshingly human touch to the story. Mary Malatesta, Ivan Christy, Joseph McDcrmott, Jack Drumcir and W. C. Robinson render a good account of themselves in the principal roles. THE LOSING GAME (Essanay), Nov. »0. — Darwin Karr has the star role in this three-reel drama. The part is suited to his personality but makes only moderate demands upon his ability as an actor. The story with the good and the bad brother and a stolen will, and was written by Edward T. Lowe, Jr. Hugh. E. Thompson, Anzonetta Moore, Thomas Commerford and Peggy Sweeney are well selected members of the cast. THE MYSTERY OF THE EMPTY ROOM (Vitagraph), Nov. :-.().— The foundation for this two-reel drama — the mystery of an empty room — has done excellent service in several short stories. The motive never fails to grip the imagination and has been adroitly handled in the present case. Wm. Dangman, Ethel Corcoran, John Costello, Alice Lake, Florence N'atol and Roland Osborne form a competent cast THE HUNGARIAN NABOB (Biograph), Dec. 1— Adapt^jJ from a novel by Marus Jokai, this four-part picture was pleasingly produced and adequately acted by Charles H. Mailes, Franklin Ritchie, Louise Yale and others. The story is not especially convincing, but it carries a romantic flavor that probably will please an audience. A VOICE IX THE WILDERNESS (Kalem), Dec. 1.— Second Episode in the "Stingaree" series, a longer account of wh4ch is to be found in our issue of November 13, 1915, page 1320. The installment is worth note as a good, amusing and exiting number. It Is well acted and directed and pretty sure to please well. THE TAINT (Lubin), Dec. 1.— A review of this picture will be found in this issue. THE SILENT MAX (Lubin), Dec. 2.— The two reels of this photoplay tell a highly romantic story Involving scenes In America and among