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

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DRAMATIC. chase, keeps well in the forefront and gives an exhibition of horsemanship which words cannot fairly portray. Nearer and nearer draw the pursuers, and seeing that he must soon be overtaken the villain resorts to strategy to cover his tracks and, halting an approaching carriage filled with tourists and turning loose his own horse, compels the driver to proceed, while he lies hidden under the seat. Almost at once they meet the sheriff's band of horsemen, who stop the carriage, but are told that the man they are pursuing has gone on, and as soon as they are safely passed the murderer leaves the carriage and secretes himself In the underbrush at the roadside, congratulating himself that all danger for him is now past. But one of the tourists is quick to see the opportunity and immediately jumps from the carriage and, running back, manages to attract the attention of the sheriff's party and indicate the fugitive's hiding place. Horses are abandoned to pursue the criminal over still more hazardous trails and a chase on foot begins once more. At length he is at bay. A single member of the company has finally cornered him and this time it is man to man, but again he makes his escape to leave behind him another blood-stained victim, although still pursued by the remainder of the sheriff's party, still more enraged at the discovery of the dead body of their comrade on the trail. The bad man makes his last stand, availing himself of the shelter afforded by the deserted shepherd's hut on the side of the mountain. A desperate fight ensues, in which the murderer finally gets his deserts and is shot through the heart. The last scene shows the dead body tied securely across his horse's back and being taken down the mountain side for burial, while the poor girl follows with her companions, having at least the satisfaction of knowing that she has brought her father's murderer to quick and adequate punishment for his crime. This picture is particularly interesting, not only on account of its dramatic features, the exciting incidents, and the beautiful scenery in which the scene is laid, but the perfect photographic results which have been attained. S. F. 404. THE LOST DOG OR THE CANINE Price, $8.20. RESCUE. Approximate Length, 70 feet. A very clever scene of more than ordinary interest and exceedingly popular wherever shown. Our picture shows a stray dog wandering through the byways of a great city and looking for a home, or at least a friend, without any apparent success. He receives nothing but ill usage and abuse, and resigning himself to fate lies down in an adjacent alley. Some boys happening that way espy the dog and, boylike, determine to tie a can to his tail, but are halted by the entreaties of a sweet little girl who, passing by, intercedes for the poor creature and pets it until it forgets it's troubles and recognizes a friend whom he gladly follows. S. P. 405. "CON" MEN. Price, $12.60. Approximate Length, 105 feet. A very interesting picture dealing with the subject which is likely to occur in any of our larger cities. Two disreputable "grafters," who live by their wits, are seen in consultation regarding the contents of their pocketbooks and the easiest way of filling them. A visiting country man appears and looks very good to them. One of them begins by making Reuben believe he knows him and ends by relieving him of his watch, but they have not done with him yet. The next scene shows a horse and buggy standing in front of a store. One of the men has run away quickly, comes up and puts a sign on the horse's head which reads, "For Sale, Cheap, $25.00;" he disappears. Soon the other grafter comes into 238