Moving Picture World (Apr 1916)

826 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLl; April 29, 1916 feSS*^' Manufacturers' Advance Notes "AT PINEY RIDGE" (Selig). One of the most exciting dramas ever released through V-L-S-E in point of story, plot and action will be "At Piney Ridge." This drama proved to be David K. Higgins' greatest stage success and its powerful pathos and sincere comedy are known to hundreds of thousands of theater goers who will cordially welcome the screen version. The famous play has been faithfully adapted for the motion pictures by Gilson Will. ts. the versatile novelist and feature pictureplay writer. "At Piney Ridge" is a veritable breath from the Tennessee mountains and features Miss Fritzl Brunette as "Cindy Lane." Scene from "Piney Ridge" (Selig). The date for the release of this five-part drama is Monday. May 1. Some of the most beautiful settings ever shown in motion pictures will in viewed Id "At Piney i : i ■ i — ■ • ' Mountain scenery of the type true to the story is presented, together with the .cabin homes of the mountaineers. The atmosphere of sunny Tennessee, shortly following the close of the Civil War, is ear. fully preserved. Miss Brunette la said to enact her strongest character role and i> ably assisted In the unfolding of the drama by Al W. Fll»»n, Prank Clark. Vivian Reed, I.e.. Plerson, Kdward .1. Plel. Jam.-s Bradbury and other Selig players. Every type In this wonderful drama Is drawn from life by Producer Wm. Robert Daly. A BEAUTIFUL SCENE IN "THAT SORT." One of the beautiful scenes in "That Sort," a forthcoming Essanay feature, taken from the stage play of that title, written by Basil McDonald Hastings, is that of a woman of the demimonde, repentant, kneeling In church before the Image of the Savior. The scene was taken in the Essanay studio where the chancel was set up. The background was arranged by the Thomas O'Shaughnessy Co., of Chicago, who make up special designs in church windows and decorations. A corps of artists with several great windows, specially designed, one with the picture of the Savior bearing a cross and the crown of thorns, were sent to the Essanay studios to arrange the set. The scene is an exceptionally artistic conception. PATHE'S "GIRL WITH THE GREEN EYES." Pathe announces the five-reel feature. "The Girl with the Green Eyes," adapted from the play of the same name written by Clyde Fitch, Katharine Kaelred and Jullen L'Estrange, well known players on the legitimate stage, are featured in this production, which retains to a remarkable degree the many merits of the original play. It is a forceful drama with the Jealousy of a young married woman over her husband as the main theme. The play is beautifully produced and contains many strong situations. It will be put upon the Gold Rooster Program and , released May 16th. WRITERS PRAISE MARY CHARLESON. Praise of the highest possible order Is bestowed upon Mary Charleson in a joint letter written her by the scenario writers who comprised the Lubin editorial board at the time when Miss Charleson was doing "The Road o' Strife" for that concern. Although separated, and with different companies now, the writers could not refrain from joining hands in congratulating Miss Charleson for her wondeful work in "Passersby." As the 'colleen of the screen' we have watched your work for months," reads the letter, "and your remarkable portrayal of Margaret Summers in 'Passers By' demonstrates without a doubt that you deserve your place at the very top of the proi.ssum i hi i heartiest congratulations and best wishes." The communication is signed by Adrian Gil-Spear, Emmet C. Hall, Lt S. MoCloakey, Morbert Lusk, Clay M. Green, Harry Chandlee and Shannon Fife. SIGNAL TO FILM "JUDITH OF THE CUMBERLANDS" Director General .1 r MoGowan. of the Signal Film Corporation, has Just closed negotiations with Alice McGowan for the li 1 in riKlns tn her popular novel. "Judith of the Cumberlands." Although the scenario has not yet been prepared, It is understood that Miss Helen Holmes will be cast In the title role, with the direction In charge of J. P. McGowan. Filming of this story will follow the completion of "Whispering Smith," which is now under way. "WON WITH A MAKE-UP" (Universal). "Them actor folk ain't no good, daughter." said The Deacon to his daughter. Josephine, as a moving picture company started to work In front of his episcopate. "But I love William King, the leading man, father," protested Josephine. It all happened In Sklnneateles, N. Y., one winter's day. The starving, fallen woman had been thrown out of her home by the cruel, silk-hatted landlord when William King, the leading man, Interfered and said: "Stop. That woman Is a mother; have you no heart? Would Scene from "Won With a Make-Up" (Universal). you throw her out In the snow on this cold winter's night?" (Tint film for night effect.) Josephine, our heroine, sees the movie actors hard at work and falls In love with the handsome leading man. After many amusing adventures with papa, The Deacon, they elope. "Won with a Make-Up" featuring King Baggot Is the cleverest burlesque of the movie game staged in many moons. It was scenarloized from the story by Elliott H. Robinson and pro. duced by Henry Otto and those who see it will undoubtedly regret that it has been confined to one reel. Frank Smith and Edna Hunter support Mr. Baggot.