Reel Life (1916-1917)

Marjorie rambeau will make her first appear¬ ance on the screen and also her first appearance on the Mutual schedule on February 26 in “The Greater Woman.” On the stage Miss Rambeau has won a personal triumph which has rarely been paralleled on Broadway. It was in “Cheating Cheaters,” now playing at the Eltinge Theatre, New York, that the star came into her own. Her train¬ ing on the speaking stage has also included work in stock and vaude¬ ville. “The Greater Woman” is a picturization of Algernon Boyesen’s play which was shown extensively on the Continent. Although Mr. Boyesen is the author of seven plays and many short stories this is the first of his works to reach the screen. Marjorie Rambeau has to call into play all her histrionic talent in por¬ traying the role of Auriole Praed. This part is a highly dramatic one and calls for strong emotional act Promotion Ideas Some good suggestions for the ex¬ hibitor in exploiting Marjorie Ram¬ beau in “The Greater Woman.” Play up the fact that you are going to have a picture in which a noted stage star appears. Have Marjorie Rambeau’s name prominently displayed inside the lobby and outside the theatre. In the lobby and also on a sidewalk board have a large picture of Marjorie Rambeau with a sign reading: “Marjorie Rambeau the well known stage star will be here tomorrow night.” In your advertising invite the people to come and get ac¬ quainted with Marjorie Rambeau, who is now playing in “Cheating Cheaters” at the Eltinge Theatre, New York, and is making her first appearance on the screen in “The Greater Woman.” Arouse the interest of the women of the town by sending to each one a card on which is written: “What would you have done in her place? “If you discovered that your husband had been unfaithful to you, but had re¬ pented and asked forgiveness, what would you do? “Would you forgive him? “Would you rather have wealth with¬ out love or poverty with love? “Come to the . Theatre on . and see how Mar¬ jorie Rambeau meets these problems in ‘The Greater Woman.’” ing in which Miss Rambeau is at her best. Auriole Praed is one of those exceptional women who is willing to forgive all and forget all, and to face poverty with love rather than wealth without it. Confronted by the fact that her weak-willed, artistic husband is enamoured of a dancer, there are no reproaches. She simply waits, sure that his love for her will reassert itself. When the husband comes back to her begging for forgiveness and protesting his love for her she answers that it is not for a woman who loves to judge nor condemn, but only to try to understand. “The Greater Woman” was pro¬ duced for Mutual under the direc¬ tion of Frank Powell by the Frank Powell Producing Corporation. The cast surrounding Miss Rambeau was carefully chosen. Aubrey Beattie portrays the role of Leo Ban¬ nister, a man of little breeding but high ambitions who step by step works his way to the top in his determination to make himself an equal socially with Auriole. Mr. Beattie has had an extensive career on the legitimate stage, has played in many all-star casts and of late has been appearing in the lighter forms of drama. Hassan Musselli gives a very good characterization of Otto Bettany, the weak-willed susceptible artist who allows himself to be led away by a dancer. Josephine Park, who appears as Fanny Praed, has just completed an engagement unique in Broadway an¬ nals. For sixty-three consecutive weeks Miss Park played a promi¬ nent part under the management of David Belasco in “The Boomerang” at the Belasco Theatre, New York. Sara Haidez is most clever as Ida Angley, the dancer who leads to the downfall of Otto Bettany. Miss Haidez is a model as well as an actress and poses for several of the best painters and illustrators in New York. Frank Powell has called all his skill as a director into play in the production of this picture. There are a number of unusual and beauti¬ ful settings. Among these are the scenes taken on the stage of the theatre while Sara Haidez does some most artistic interpretative dancing aided by beautiful lighting effects and a number of gorgeous costumes against a unique back¬ ground. Another interesting scene is taken in a restaurant in Paris, the rendez¬ vous of artists, and is typical of the Bohemian life of the Latin Quarter of Paris. The saw-dust covered, floor, the walls decorated by sketches and cartoons drawn by the habitues of the place are very unusual. “The Greater Woman” is the first of a series of features in which Miss Rambeau will appear for Mutual. Other subjects which have already been chosen for the star include, “Motherhood,” a film version of a play be Frederick Arnold Kummer; “The Debt,” an adaptation of a European success; “The Second Wife,” an original story by Caro¬ line I. Hibbard, which was written especially for Miss Rambeau; and “A Doll’s House,” a picturization of Henrik Ibsen’s play in which Miss Rambeau will portray the role of Nora Helmar. Forthcoming, Productions A list of the forthcoming Marjorie Rambeau, Powell-Mutual productions. “Motherhood,” a film version of the play by Frederick Arnold Kummer. “The Debt,” an adaptation of the great European stage success of same title. “The Second Wife,” an original story written by Caroline I. Hibbard especially for Miss Rambeau. “A Doll’s House,” a screen adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s great drama of the same title. Advertising Matter Available at all Mutual Exchanges for use in connection with Marjorie Ram¬ beau in “The Greater Woman.” Posters, one sheet . 10c Posters, three sheets . 30c Posters, six sheets . 60c Announcement slides, each . 25c Lobby photos — 8x10 inches, set of 10 subjects with two title cards . 50c Lobby photos — 11x14 inches, set of 6 subjects with one title card . $1.00 A new herald, the first page of which carries a portrait of the star suit¬ able for framing. The fourth page is blank and can be used by the ex¬ hibitor for the presentation of his program and advertisements by local merchants, per thousand. . . .$1.50 Hand colored photo gelatine lobby pictures — 22x28 inches, F. O. B. New York . 75c Oil and water color paintings — 38x51 inches, framed and in shadow boxes, F. O. B. Chicago . $15.00 REEL LIFE— Page Three