Revised list of high-class original motion picture films (1908)

COMEDY. U. D. 3190. THE UNLUCKY SHIRTWAIST. Price, $29.64. Approximate Length, 247 feet. This film illustrates the sad misfortune of a shirtwaist wanted for a special occasion, and the nondelivery of which precipitated domestic complications. When finally it was delivered it was in such a condition that the messenger found himself the recipient of a good trouncing at the hands of the husband. Scenes Illustrated: Man and wife visit a modiste, and a shirtwaist is ordered — Messenger entrusted with delivery of shirtwaist — Sauntering down the street the messenger engages in altercation with other boys, and is knocked down, damaging box and saturating it with water from street; next he visits a merry-go-round and has a good time with a party of friends while the purchasers of the waist are anxiously awaiting its delivery — Undertaking some experiments on the street the shirtwaist gets under the feet of a passerby, who handles it and the messenger boy rather roughly — Replacing the article in what remains of the box, he finally reaches destination — The madam goes into hysterics and the husband whips the article about the ears of the messenger — Turning the latter in the direction from which he came, the man literally boosts him out of the place. U. D. 3189. RUBBER-NECK REUBEN. Price, $30.48. Approximate Length, 254 feet. This is a good comedy, and depicts very vividly the hard road an over-inquisitive individual is obliged to travel. He is rebuffed and rebuked throughout his experiences. In each case of interference he is the recipient of hard, and in some instances even rough, treatment. The scenes illustrated are: Reuben, the house servant, is sent to deliver the noon-day meal on a platter tied up in large napkin, to the office of his employer. On the street a fakir takes Reuben's hat to demonstrate. Police interfere, and after the excitement Reuben is in possession of a demolished head gear. A dog is turned on Reuben, thus putting him to flight. Interfering with bill posters, he is treated to a liberal application of the adhesive compound in use by that fraternity. At a refreshment parlor he attempts to explain matters, and the waiter lets down the awning filled with rain-water, deluging Reuben. . little farther down the street a scavenger wagon is the object of his inquisitiveness, and he is showered with refuse before he passes on. A painter on his scaffold now looks inviting to Reuben, and his suggestions to the former are rewarded with a shower of paint. On the river bank Reuben wishes to be instructed in the whys and wherefores of reels, and is pushed into the river. He manages to cling to his antagonist, and drags the latter with him. Here he loses what was left of his master's dinner, and is obliged to return home. Every phase is ludicrous, and the entire subject is adjudged good comedy. U. D. 1913. FOLLOWING FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS. Price, $66.72. Approximate Length, 556 feet. This is a delightful child picture, whose photography is exceptionally good, and the story is quite clever. A bright lad, having noticed his father's habits, and presumably his frailties, plays at the game of following his father's steps. The order of the pictures is: Shaving just like father. Complains about breakfast' — like father. Goes traveling. Takes sister for a good time. Mixing his drinks. More amusing illustrations of how father acts. Imitating remorse — bandaged head and foot-bath. Offers excellent comedy. 127