Pictures and the Picturegoer (April - September 1915)

PIClUKtb AMD THE PICTUREGOER The Confession : Pauline TOOK DOWN ALL THE MAN WAS SATING. across the room, and rung the bell then he remembered no more. For three days he raved, unable to recognise any one. In her heart of hearts Pauline believed Rupert to be the real murderer, and made her plans accordingly. She obtained permission to act as his nurse, and watched by his bedside night and day. devoting all the care and attention to him that was possible, in the hope of obtaining some clue that would save her lover. She had visited Edward in his cell after the terrible affair, and there he had pleaded with her. ''Darling/' he had said, " you do believe in my innocence, don't you? " •• Of course, sweetheart," she replied ; " and I shall not rest until you are free again." Then came weary days of waiting and watching for both — Pauline with the vision of her lover always uppermost in her .mind, ever on the alert for some sign by which the rightful murderer might be found. 12 Ai'Kii, 3, 1015 Dawn Breaks. It was the end of a weary night for Pauline, ami dawn was just breaking. Rupert had turned uneasily in hi bed, and was I eginning to rave again. II ■ as speaking intelligently now. and the girTs heart throbbed wildly a she hiulg on • word. "You arc cheating, yon cur you are!" he shouted, a incident by incident Rnpert went through the scene which had taken place in the smoking-room on that awful uiL'ht. Pauline, feeling that relief had come at last, took down all the man was saying until at length, thoroughly exhausted, Rnpert fell back in his bed. Presently he gassed np intu the face of his nurse. '•'What are you dcing in my room? "he inquired. " Rupert. you have been very, very ill. and you must not get excited," said Pauline, tenderly. " Tell me everything." lie pleaded. Then Pauline tearfully told him how Cranes had been killed, how her innocent lover was in prison f<>r the murder, and how he (Rupert) had confessed in his delirium that he alone was guilty. During the conversation the doctor had come noiselessly into the room, and a few minutes later he asked Rupert if he would be willing to sign the confession which Pauline had written down. "Yes," he answered, "it is the only thing I cai do. I have been a prig. Pauline; but you will forgive me, won't you? Tell Edward how sorry I am that I have been such a rotter." Edward was released from prison, and both he and Pauline became more than ever convinced of the fact that "A' makes the heart grow fonder." Although only one reel 111 length. " The Confession" i> rich in dramatic action ard heart interest. Chrissie White's '"Pauline " is an attractive presentation, and Lionelle Howard (the murderer) and Stewart Rome (the wrongly accused lover) take full advantage of exceptionally strong parts. PICTURE PERSONALITIES T Alary Pickford as a " Super." 'HE famous Mary and her director. James Kirk wood, accidentally became impromptu players in the mob scene of the four-reel Majestic Mutual feature* "The t,ost House." A fire scene was in progress, a tire-line was stretched around the structure, and police officers and firemen were gathered in front of t Inline. Miss Pickford and Kirk wood were driving along in a motor, and. seeing the crowd, alighted to watch the proceedings. They then found themselves in a e ie with the camera, and mam who heard of it are anticipating h view on the screen of little Mary a- a super.! The Vcsitile P>cture>player, MAI5KI, NORMAND, the leading ladj of " Keystone Comedies.-'' has I lesci i I >(■(! as " t he must versatile ladj in pictures." She gra duated iu moving-picture work with Yitagraph, then proceeded to Bipgr.aph, and joined Keystone 011 the formation of that Company. Her vivacity, her wonderful control of facial expression, and the possession of a keen sense of humour combine to make her easily the most popular picture-comedienne in the world. To an unusual personal charm she adds a versatility that can only be described as extraordinary. An expert swimmer and diver, she is also an accomplished horsewoman, and is .equally at home riding bare-back over the prairies with a companj of dare-devil cowboys as upon the more conventional side, saddle. But probably what most amazes those who see her on the sere. mi ill a typical Eeystone extravaganza is her ability to retain that indescribable air of cleanness and daintiness after a series of scene in n hieli -lie has engaged in e\ er\ possible variety of seiiiT\ and tumble. Miss Normand. you will find, has a prominent pari in the coming Keystone six-reeler." Tilly's Punctured Romai — in which Miss Marie Dressier, the celebrated American comedienne, is also featured. "Keystone Mabel "has been missing from some of the recent Keystone releases, but those anxious for her welfare will be reassured on learning that her absence was due to particularly hard work in some two-reel and larger subjects which Mr. Mack Seunett has had in hand. Before these appear she will however, be seen in at least two shorter films— "Mabel's Latest Prank.-" and " Mabel's Blunder " both of which are due for early " release." and which will pleasantly convince Mabel admirers that her powers show no sign of falling ofE. How do yon like her portrait on our first page P Film Actress's Good Work. WE are glad to be able to publish the following letter received from Miss Irene Yernon (of Pa the Freres), whose portrait appeared some time ago in our pages "Dear Sir It may interest some of your readers to learn that pictureartists are taking part in entertaining our soldiers. As you know,the theatrical profession have done so much. " OnSaturdaj ' ilitary