Moving Picture World (Jul - Aug 1918)

July 20, 1918 THE MOVING TICTURE WORLD 40/ Gordon Is Leading Man For Ethel Barrymore N the cast of "Our Mrs. McChesney," [ which, under the direction of Ralph *■ Ince, is the current starring vehicle for Ethel Barrymore now being: filmed at Metro's Sixty-first street studio, is Huntley Gordon. In fact, Mr. Gordon is Miss Barrymore's leading' man, playing the part of T. A. Buck, Jr. Mr. Gordon was especially chosen for this role by Maxwell Karger, manager of productions for Metro, not only because of his having been a member of Miss Barrymore's cast in the original stage production of "Our Mrs. McChesney," but, too, because of the young man's former clever work in previous Metro pictures. In the role of T. A. Buck, Jr., Mr. Gordon is first the junior member of the famous Featherloom Petticoat Company, and later the owner, as is Emma McChesney — Ethel Barrymore — the traveling saleswoman in the opening scenes, and the secretary later in the production. Mr. Gordon began his professional career on the speaking stage, being associated with several Broadway successes, notably that of the William A. Brady production of "Life." Among Mr. Gordon's former screen successes prior to his association with Metro are several features in which he was the leading man for Lucille Lee Stewart. Under the Metro banner he played first with Joseph Kilgour, was a member of Miss Barrymore's cast in several feature screen productions, and had an important role in "The Million Dollar Dollies." Scene from "Marked Cards" (Triangle). Margery Wilson and William Desmond Lead Triangle D "Love and the Woman" (World Pictures) World Pictures has purchased of Philip Lonergan a scenario entitled "Love and the Woman," the continuity for which is now being made by the scenario department with June Elvidge for the stellar role. At the beginning of the story Miss Elvidge appears as a scrubwoman employed in a hotel. She is the sole support of her infant daughter. Realizing that ■without wealth and social position her child will have little or no opportunity to better her condition, she seizes upon a chance to substitute her child for that of a rich man's offspring. This situation furnishes the principal theme of the story. Frank Mayo will play opposite her. ESCRIBED as an unusual mystery play, "Marked Cards," featuring Margery Wilson and Wallace MacDonald, is the first release on the Triangle program for the week of July 14. It was written by Adela Rogers St. Johns. It is a story of sacrifice. The heroine sacrifices her honor that she may save from the gallows the boy she loves. And she wins the affection of the obstinate mother who objected to the marriage of her aristocratic son to the daughter of a former laborer. H. D'Elba directed the production which offers Margery Wilson, who appeared recently in "Old Loves for New" and "The Hand at the Window." Wallace MacDonald, who received favorable comment for his portrayal of the wayward son in "Madame Sphinx," will support Miss Wilson. This will be MacDonald's final appearance with Triangle before his enlistment in the Canadian Artillery. Jack Curtis and Rae Godfrey also are in the cast. "Hell's End," with William Desmond, is the second release of the week. The New York underworld forms the background of this play, which shows Desmond as the ruler of a district from which the picture takes its unusual title, a refuge for crooks and political intriguers. Josie Sedgwick will appear for the first time as Desmond's leading woman in the part of Mary Flynn. Louis (Bull) Durham will play the heavy role of Hank Dillon, and Dorothy Hagar is Belle Burns, who habituates the district. "Hell's End" was written by A. Steese Richardson, with scenario by Charles J. Wilson, Jr. The production was directed by J. W. McLaughlin and photographed by S. S. Norton. Griffith Artcraft Ready For Public Showing Soon Fox Completes Spectacular German Spy Production D. TuJ^^trLi?™" pro THE German spy system in America has at last been exposed on the screen, according to an announcement by the Fox Film Corporation. Captain Horst von der Goltz, confessed leader in the plot to blow up the Welland Canal In Canada, and for ten years a secret agent of the Imperial German Government, has made far-reaching revelations of the workings of German spies in this country and has assisted R. A. Walsh to film "The Prussian Cur," a nine-reel spectacledrama, featuring Miriam Cooper and showing Captain von der Goltz in person engaged in the pro-German activities which he exposes. "The Prussian Cur" not only reveals the workings of German spies and propagandists in America, as set on foot by Ambassador von Bernstorff, but it is virtually a review of the whole World War. It goes clear back to the close of the Civil War and shows the development of the conditions and ways of thought in Germany and the United States which have finally clashed in the present struggle. Beginning with Lincoln and William I, of Prussia, the picture throws on the screen an impressive galaxy of world figures, including President Wilson, the Kaiser, General Pershing and numerous other statesmen and military leaders who are now making history. So pretentious is the production of "The Prussian Cur," that the William Fox forces announce that its first-run show ings will be made only in first class theaters. It is said that these performances will probably be given through the K. and E. circuit. Although historical figures and events and the secret activities of the Kaiser's minions in America are the leading themes in "The Prussian Cur," strong heart interest has been provided by Director Walsh in the romance of a typical American family, one of whose daughters is played by Miriam Cooper in the role of Rose O'Grady. Another daughter, Lily, is wooed and won and driven to her death by Otto Goltz (Capt. von der Goltz), a German spy. In the course of this story of love and treachery, the workings of the Imperial German spy system are said to bo revealed. It is declared by those who have seen "The Prussian Cur" in its preliminary showings that virtually no chapter of the Great War has been omitted from its scenes. The Allied fleets, the submarines, air squadrons, vivid battle scenes, the Kaiser and his crew at Potsdam and in the field, the departure of the Lusitania, Congress in session, American war works, troop movements, launching of ships, the pouring of our armies into France — these and many other stirring scenes are woven into "The Prussian Cur." Also, running through, and casting its sinister influence over these activities is the German spy system and the damage wrought by its agents. has been scheduled for public presentation early in August. The production marks the first D. W. Griffith cinema to be released direct to the exhibitor in several years. A notable cast is presented, including Henry Walthall, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, George Fawcett, George Siegmann, Rosemary Theby, Mansfield Stanley and Gloria Hope. In the making of "The Great Love" Mr. Griffith received the help and encouragement of Queen Alexandra and the leaders of social activities of London. The Queen directed scenes in Lady Manner's country estate which has become a hospital for convalescent soldiers from the front. The picture in its entirety tells a love story, but its prime purpose is to show how war has leveled all ranks and awakened the so-called leisure classes of the British Empire to the need of their country. "One Thousand Dollars" Sounds Good. There is a good omen for exhibitors in "One Thousand Dollars," the Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature which has been scheduled for release on July 8. The story is another one of the O. Henry gems done into a five reel feature, and in addition to its rather alluring title the production will give to exhibitors three stars of recognized drawing power and a supporting cast of strength. Edward Earle, Florence Deshon and Agnes Ayres are featured in this production, which was made under the direction of Kenneth Webb.