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COMEDY.
S. F. 237. THE DULL EAZOR. Price, $9.00.
Approximate Length, 75 feet.
You shave yourself? You do? Then you know what a dull razor can do in the hands of an awkward man. This picture is considered one of the masterpieces in laughable subjects; extremely funny for everybody but the poor fellow shaving himself. The facial contortions of this man are so funny that the lens on the taking camera itself shared the jollity and turned out a great, happy, wonderful picture. This picture is a continual laugh 75 feet long.
S. F. 223. MAKING AN IMPRESSION. Price, $9.00.
Approximate Length, 75 feet.
The coon's love for a watermelon once more forms the subject of a film and, as usual, the result is very amusing and popular. A magical effect is also introduced, which adds greatly to the interest and still more the "mystification" of the audience. A big negro is seen devouring a ripe watermelon with much appetite and gusto. You look for the complete disappearance of the fruit in short order, but instead of diminishing in size it continues to grow larger until finally the magic prevails and the melon is whole once more.
S. F. 251. A MISLEADING SIGN. Price, $12.60.
Approximate Length, 105 feet.
Two little school girls are out for a walk, apparently so innocent that mischief is the last thing they would think of. However, appearances are deceptive, and our little friends are not as innocent as they look.
An unsuspecting grocer places a barrel outside of his store and on it puts a sign, "Two for 5 cents." The girls see it and quickly change it to read, "Samples, take one," an invitation that appeals favorably to the passer-by. Finally a colored gentleman happens along who cannot content himself with one, but comes back repeatedly for further supplies until he is caught by the grocer, and in the fight which ensues the barrel is overturned and the remaining apples scattered far and wide to the delight of the children of the neighborhood, who scramble eagerly for the remaining apples.
S. F.260. CAKE WALK. Price, $6.00.
Approximate Length, 50 feet.
This film is one of the finest of its kind, portraying a number of swell darkies engaged in the popular pastime of walking for the cake. The dance is well executed by people who have a reputation in this line, and the scene is a winner and brings applause wherever exhibited.
S. F. 225. UNCLE HAPPY PINCHED AGAIN. Price, $4.20.
Approximate Length, 35 feet.
This scene shows Uncle Happy in trouble again. He and the policemen are having a lively tussle as to who will get the best of it. The timely arrival of the patrol wagon ends all the trouble, and Uncle Happy is carted off. Full of action and very good.
S. F. 239. DOWN THE SLIDE. Price, $6.00.
Approximate Length, 50 feet.
A number of young ladies and gentlemen are at a swimming school, when they propose the game of "Follow the Leader." and
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