Talking Picture Magazine (Jan 1933 - Jul 1934)

October, 1933 TALKING PICTURE MAGAZINE Page 19 ly rewards her with a light kiss; everyone laughs but Paula who turns away. When she goes for water at a nearby stream, Pat tells her he loves her, and meant nothing when he kissed her sister, but she replies that he is too carefree and irresponsible for her. Returning to the boat, the party sing "Red W ing," and other popular melodies, as they speed homeward. Pat tells them an old Indian legend of the lake. Valleda, a redskin maiden, was driven to its shores by white men who attacked her, and drowned herself to escape. Her lover, Brave-InThe-Woods, pronounced a curse on the lake, beating its smooth surface into a white froth, and followed the girl to her grave. Their bodies were never recovered, but from that day forth, the lake had taken its toll of at least one while person every summer. Hardly is the story ended when a strong wind plays across the still waters, ruffling their calm. Soon the little boat tosses from side to side, white foam spraying across its decks. Pat takes command, advising everyone to remain calm, and with the help of Pete and Grace, who retains her position in the center of the boat, begins bailing out the water. He turns to comfort little Jim. held close in Mary's arm, assuring him this is just part of the picnic. Pauline becomes hysterical: firmly taking her by the shoulders, Pat gives her a little shake and orders her to help with the bailing. The boat lurches violently to one side, and Paula is thrown into the rough water. Without a moment's Hesitation, Pat jumps in after her. After a severe struggle with the waves, he reaches the girl, and brings her ashore. As she is regaining consciousness, Paula murmurs: "Pat, I love you." When the boat drifts toward the cliff near their port the sea is calm and the good spirits of the party restored. Pauline thanks Pat with an embrace when he tells her he only wished to restore her self control during the storm; she hopes that he will become her brother-in-law, she adds. The next day when Pat calls at the Benson home and asks Paula to become his wife the girl repHes that she knows she has misjudged him in the past, and will gladly marry him. When their engagement is announced, Grace jokingly asks him how he will be able to distinguish between the two girls, but everyone rejoices in this happy union. RANCH ROMANCE John Gordon 'Western File No. 10349 LEONART) BROWN is greeted at the door of the AB4 Ranch by Jessie Green, the seventeen year old daughter of the house. When he asks her if he can find employment here, she calls her father, whispering to him to give the young man something to do, if he can. Mr. Green hires him, instructing him that his first duty will be to mend fences which have been torn in some mysterious way, and through which twenty six of his choicest cattle have escaped. Under the instruction of Jack Frost, another cowboy, he set to work, and soon has the gaps securely filled. He notices a piece of green and black striped flannel caught on a nail near a torn place on the fence. Removing it, he puts it in his pocket. Leonard's next duty is to assist Jack in branding the cattle, and as he stamps the AB4 mark on the animals, he becomes very familiar with it. Seeing him expertly rope a steer while he is riding, Jessie asks him to teach her the trick, and he is amazed at the skill she soon attains, after a few lessons. Leonard and Jessie ride together over the flat plains of Texas. When her horse becomes frightened by the sound of blasting in the distance and runs away, Leonard follows. After a swift and dangerous chase he catches up with her steed, and lifts the girl dexterously from it. As they both dismount and rest, she suddenly kisses him, in gratitude. Leonard tells her that he loves her and wishes to marry her, but she replies that she is engaged to someone else and he must forget about this kiss. Entering the living room, Leonard sees Jessie talking to a young man whom she introduces as Jim Clarke, and notices that the shirt he is wearing is of the same material as the piece of goods he found by the fence. Leonard notices a patch, of corresponding size, missing from the elbow; Jim follows his glance, and flushing angrily, bids goodbye to Jessie and leaves the room. When they are alone, Leonard tells the girl that Jim may be the cattle rustler her father is searching for; she replies at once that he is her fiancee. Insisting that he be questioned, Leonard is angrily dismissed by the girl, who tells him she should have remembered that he was nothing but a cowboy, and could not be expected to act like a gentleman. Going to her father, Leonard again confides his suspicions; Mr. Green assures him that he must be mistaken, but adds that he wishes him to go on a scouting expedition for the lost cattle, accompanied by Jack. The two young men set out together but after riding all day long find no trace of the missing animals. They decide to pitch camp for the night when, in the distance, they see a stray steer, and, capturing it, discover it is one of their own as they recognize the brand. They tie it to a tree, and hide behind bushes. After night falls three men ride up and prepare to take the beast away when Jack flashes a light upon them, and Leonard holds them with his pistol, he recognizes one of them as Jim Clarke. Restraining Jack from his desire to lynch the men, Leonard turns them over to the sheriff. They con fess their theft, and admit that the cattle are hidden a few miles away from their ranch. Mr. Green's lost property is restored to him, and Clarke and his accomplices sentenced to twenty years in the penetentiary. Gratefully, Mr. Green rewards Jack by making him his assistant, while Leonard is given the position of foreman, and presented with a cash award by the state for his bravery in capturing these outlaws. Jessie apologizes for misjudging him, but Leonard tells her, with mock seriousness, that slie can only atone by becoming his wife. With the complete approval of Mr. Green, the two are married. THE MIRROR OF LOVE Knarf Snamooc Melodretma File No. 10383 RESIDENTS of the little village of Loneoake welcome William and Lou Van Dassel, a young German couple who have purchased a farm in the community, in true pioneer spirit, toasting them, and offering help and neighborly advice. Cold and reserved, William refuses their kindly offers, even though sorely in need of assistance with his planting and reaping. When a little daughter, Dorothy, is born to them, they are scarcely able to obtain the necessities of life, despairing, William drinks heavily. A young woman comes to their farmhouse one night, beautifully dressed, and carrying a tiny baby in her arms. She tells them that she ran away from her wealthy home in order to become an opera singer, but abandoned her career to become the wife of an engineer, who was recently killed, leaving her with their child to care for. Her parents have expressed their willingness to take her back into their home if she will give up her baby, who has been blind from birth. Selecting the Van Dassels because she, too. is of German descent, the girl pleads with them to care for the child, offering to pay fifty dollars a month for this service. William agrees, and leaving the baby, whose name is Harold Henscom. the mother sadly turns away. As Dorothy and Harold grow up together, the girl makes it her special mission to guide the blind boy on his way to school and play. Neglected by the other children because she is unattractive, Dot is appreciated for her beauty of character by Harold, who loves her more than anyone in the world. The two are so constantly together that they are called the Siamese Twins. Harold's own mother secretly visits the farm, and finding the two alone, gives them money for new clothing. She notices a small mouth organ which her boy is playing, as Dot accompanies him in a rich melodious voice. Taking Harold to the county fair. Dot spends all the money on a new suit for him; this infuriates her parents, both of whom have become degenerates, and they order the boy out of the house, advising him that he is not their son. Before Dot can follow, he is gone; finding his cap in the river she concludes that he has thrown himself into it, and been swept to the falls. In reality, the boy makes his way to the city, and eventually falls exhausted at the door of a kindly widow woman, Mrs. Naffets. Giving him the name of her dead son, Dick, she adopts the boy, and finds work for him with her friend Sam. a cobbler. The boy's gift for playing the mouth organ attracts trade and many voluntary contributions; he is soon able to help his foster mother. Three bleak years pass uneventfully for Dot when a fire burns down her home and kills both parents. The girl is hideously scarred, and goes to the falls to take her own life, but is prevented from doing so by her pastor; he tells Dot that Harold may be alive, needing her. Dot begins a search for him, and at last finds her old comrade playing his mouth organ; she joins in the song. Recognizing her voice, he joyfully takes her home. When Dot removes her veil, Mrs. Naffets sees her disfigurement, but approves of her marriage to Harold, realizing he will never know. A Physician becomes interested in the boy, and performs an operation which restores his sight. Unwilling to disillusion him. Dot leaves before he can see her, but returns later, concealing her identity and becomes Mrs. Naffets servant in order that she may be near her love, who is now a doctor. Recognizing his mother in a passing car. Dot feigns injuries as she throws herself in front of it. in order that Mrs. Henscom will take her to Harold. The girl's innocent deception is discovered but not before Mrs. '^Henscom has noticed Harold's mouth organ on his desk, and through this at last learned that he is the boy for whom she has searched since she attained prominence as a singer. Dot again runs away, and is prevented a second time from suicide at the falls when Harold saves her. He and his mother take her to the hospital, and before she fully regains consciousness, engage a plastic surgeon to remove her scar. She emerges from the operation a beautiful young woman, able to take her place beside her husband at last. His happiness is completed when both mothers become fast friends. DANCING STARS Mamie Tardiff Dnama File No. 10351 AWAKENING Elnora, his lovely wife, with a kiss, Everett Beverly urges her to call the children so that they may all go downstairs and "see what Santa Claus has brought." Upon entering the nursery Mr. and Mrs. Beverly discover that their two little sons, Jean and John, have been eagerly waiting their visit, and after exchanging Christmas greetings with their parents, they hasten to the huge tree in flic parlor and gleefully open their gifts. Everett presents his wife with a ring. .After a delicious breakfast prepared by Diane, the colored maid, Mr. and Mrs. Beverly attend church, leaving the boys with their presents. As they walk through the streets of fxindon, listening to the Christmas carols of Old England played by the church chimes, both confess that they love one another even more than the day they married, and silently thank God for their happiness. In the afternoon their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Eanies and their little daughter, Joan, are their guests at dinner. Leaving the three children in the care of Diane, the two couples spend an evening of dancing at the Venetian Cafe. In the years that follow, the Beverly boys attend school at Oxford; Jean is popular among his fellow students but acquires habits of drinking and gambling. John, although quiet and studious, is equally liked and attains a splendid scholastic standing. In order to save his mother from worry he pays many of Jean's gambling debts, and helps him with his studies. Both boys fall in love with Peggy Crawford, the daughter of a prominent London lawyer, whom they meet at a social gathering. Joan Eames, now a beautiful brunette, disobeys her parents and becomes a dancer, soon winning for the Christmas holidays, Jean sees her performing in a cabaret and is instantly fascinated, prominence. When the Beverly boys come home Despite his mother's protests, he renews his acquaintance with the girl, defending her against all criticism. In an effort to bring his brother home with him. John goes to the cabaret where Joan is dancing; recognizing him, she goes to his table and carelessly throws her arm around her playmate of former years, to the amusement of the crowd. Peggy, seated at another table with friends, witnesses this, and knowing Joan's reputation as a woman of affairs, is deeply hurt. Following her to her dressing room. John urges Joan not to trifle with his brother's affections as it is only bringing unhappiness to his mother, but the girl replies that she sincerely loves Jean, and cannot give him up. Shortly after this, Jean attends a yacht party aboard the York, to which Joan and her former admirer. Jack Horn, have also been invited. During the course of the evening the guests drink heavily, and Jack makes an insulting remark at Joan. She strikes him, and he pushes her aside, accidentally throwing her against a weak spot in the railing which gives way. As she falls into the sea, Jean at once dives to her rescue, but both are drowned. Several hours later their bodies are recovered and their families notified. Receiving a telegram which tells of the tragic death of Jean, his father goes to the morgue to niake certain it is true before telling Elnora. After viewing his son's body, he drives sadly home, but a truck crashes into his car, sending it through a plate glass window and killing him. Overcome with grief, Mrs. Beverly and John go away for a rest, at the order of Dr. Cowley, the family physician. Newspapers print excerpts of Joan's diary, proving her love for Jean, and his for her. Despite the scandal, mother and son are gratified to know that his feeling was sincere. Peggy writes John a note ot sympathy, telling him that she has always loved him, but thought Tie cared for Joan, and she consents to become his wife. Bravely, Mrs. Beverly tells the young couple they must all think of the future, not the past, and find again the happiness that had been so cruelly shattered. THE MILLS GRIND FINE Susan Elam Melodreima File No. 1033S WHEN he opposes the marriage of his father. Sir Charles Gordon, to Clara Coulson, governess to his little sister, Alice, Qarence is ordered out of his home, and sadly, the young man takes his leave of his father and sister, both of whom he loves. Clara becomes the second Lady Gordon, but little Alice dies, longing for her brother, and Sir Charles regrets deeply his quarrel with his adored son, who tried only to protect him fom marrying a woman he considered unworthy to take his mother's place, but he cannot trace him. A daughter, Fannie, is born to Clara and Sir Gordon. One cold wintry evening when Sir Charles lies ill in his bedroom, a young woman with a little boy of four is admitted to see Lady Gordon, and states that she is the wife of Clarence, and the child, his son. Lady Gordon asks her to spend the night at the pavillion, promising that she may see Sir Charles the next morning, but that night, struggles with her, and takes away her marriage certijficate and other proofs of her story. These she drops in the snow, and they are picked up by Elsie, her maid. Sir Charles is found murdered, and the woman and child are accused, but before the trial takes place, both disappear. Sir Phillip Sydney orders his country estate, Lenwood Court, to be renovated in preparation for a party which he plans to give, honoring the twentieth birthday of his adopted niece, Evelyn, whose father was a poor pastor, and whose mother gave her to him, when she lay dying, shortly after her husband was killed in an accident. A young artist who has been adopted by Lord Howard, Sir Phillip's friend, comes to retouch the