Talking Picture Magazine (Jan 1933 - Jul 1934)

Page 48 TALKING PICTURE MAGAZINE Spring 1934 Edition He then, to show his gratitude, proposes to liis wife that they should arrange with their king to restore her to her native land, and Naaman returns her personally to her parents. There is much rejoicing at her homecoming and Samuel is certain that his trust in the l,ord is responsible for his sweetheart's return. A wedding takes place shortly and Samuel and Ruth are united. Samuel takes his bride to his mother's home where Ruth oasts off the luxurious gifts of Naaman which had been her reward and appears before Samuel clothed in her garments of natural simplicity which she had worn in the good old days, and which Samuel finds far more beautiful. NIGHT DUTY Nora Moss Drama FUe No. 12052 EAGERLY Mary Lou applies at St. Mary's School of Nursing, and is given her entrance examination. Receiving word that she has passed, the happy girl is assigned to hall duty under Alice White, her senior nurse, j Patiently, Alice initiates the younger girl into the routine of hospital life, and they soon become fast friends. In their spare moments, the two discuss school days and sweethearts. Alice confides that she is engaged to John, whom she met last summer while attending St. Mary's Infirmary. The handsome young interne asked her to become his wife as they were strolling over hospital grounds one evening, and she accepted. While the girls are resting after night duty, Mary confides that she too loves a man by the name of John, who plans to be a physician. She met him at a fraternity dance during her last years at college. Then followed happy hours when the two of them shared social pleasures of the campus. Just before the close of school they became engaged. Then they separated to visit their respective parents. John's letters at first came every day; then they grew fewer and fewer until at last they dropped of? all together. With tears in her eyes, Mary confesses that she fears she has lost John forever, but Alice, one arm about her shoulders, tells the girl that someday he will come back. Smiling bravely, Mary suggests that they go out for a coc-o-cola. Ranny Gordon, a young surgeon, becomes attracted to Mary when she assists him with an operation. During their leisure moments he oftens escorts the girl to cafes and the theatre, at last urging her to marry him, but she refuses, telling him of her engagement to John. Fascinated with the thrill of hospital life, Mary forgets much of her unhappiness in studying the cases of the various patients and making their troubles hers. Each one she regards as an engrossing problem. Mary assists at many operations. She is detailed to the maternity ward, where she longs for her own children, in the future, as she sees the happiness of the various mothers. Ranny saves the life of a young girl, injured in an automobile accident, by his consummate skill. Again, a famous singer's voice is restored through a delicate operation performed on his throat by the young surgeon. Graduation approaches, and Alice telis Mary that her John is to attend. A few days later he calls at the hospital and a happy senior nurse greets him in the superintendent's office, telling him about Mary. Exercises are held on a flower bedecked platform and diplomas awarded. Afterward, Mary hastens to Alice to congratulate her. When she is presented to John, she recognizes him as her former fiance, but, with an effort, conceals the fact as she acknowleges the introduction. At Alice's request, Mary serves as bridesmaid at the wedding a short time later. While Alice and John are away on their honeymoon, Mary contracts pneumonia. They return as she is on the point of death, and she pledges John never to reveal their secret to Alice, her dear friend. "Silence is golden," he cryptically replies. But the medical skill of Ranny Gordon saves Mary, when all hope had been abandoned. As he visits her during convalescense, Mary feels that perhaps she will be able to forget John, after all, smiling at Ranny. JEWEL OF THE NORTH Ernest T. Frisk Melodrama File No. 12018 IT was winter at the Elsburg trading post, owned and operated by a powerfully built Frenchman, Vincent Blair whose reputation for ruthlessness and unscrupulousness made him feared by the inhabitants of the whole settlement. Donna Hepfelt was the object of his affection which although not reciprocated, she accepts because of fear. On this day Blair presents her with a camera . Having never seen one before the whole settlement including Donna is interested in watching her take pictures. Blair is rich and uses his money to gain power and to achieve all his ends. He owns valuable fox farms and even possesses a pen of wild timber wolves that he has captured from time to time. These farms are located about a mile and a half from the post and cared for by Alphonse a French Canadian fellow. There is but one man in the community who Blair cannot intimidate and he is Hepfelt, Donna's father. Blair in the past has weakened his morale by feeding him hard liquor. It is only under the influence of this alcoholic beverage that Hepfelt can be managed by Bair and because of this he has promised Donna that he will not indulge this weakness as she needs his protection. Blair has made it known that Donna is "his girl" and this has been sufficient to intimidate all the other young men and therefore no one else dare asks Donna to the dances held each Saturday night. Therefore she has no alternative but to accept his invitations on these social occasions or else remain at home. Hepfelt realizes after a talk with Donna that Blair has made it difficult for Donna and he tells Blair that lionna has promised him that she will never marry until her father dies. He also arranges for her to be escorted to the dance by another. This infuriates Blair and he follows Hepfelt home and shoots him in the back felling him upon his sled which returns home bearing him in a serious condition. Neena, an Indian girl has been Blair's mistress and is about to have a child. She is inspired by jealousy to follow him and sees him fire the shot. He binds her to silence on the threat that he will not marry her if she divulges his secret. Donna finds her father in a serious condition and after taking him to a doctor aided by Blair who makes his bluff at friendship for her father's good, she is told that he has been paralyzed and will never walk or speak again. Everyone gathers at the post in the evenings to listen to a radio which has been purchased by Blair as an act of magnanimity. Blair constantly refers to Donna as "the gem." A series of lectures is being broadcast by a young physician whose name is Dr. Allan. He claims to have a cure for paralysis and for the sum of two thousand dollars he will go to any patient who is unable to come to him and efTect a cure. Neena tells Donna that Blair has this amount at the store and she can get it for her and then send for this doctor. She also tells her that Blair shot her father but binds her to secrecy as this information is given for revenge as Blair has refused to marry her despite his promise. She gives the money to Donna who sends for the doctor, enclosing her picture and telling him that .if her father were to die she will be forced to marry a beast whom she loathes. The doctor arrives and proves to be a personable young man and they are instantly attracted to each other. He is told of the existing situation and upon Mr. Hepfelt 's recovery they plan to return to the states. Blair learns of this and at the point of a gun takes Allan to his farm while Alphonse is away and forces him into the wolves pen. Denied food for three days, the animals are desperately hungry. Allan manages to climb to the top of the pen and skillfully remain there until Alphonse. hearing the lusty call of the wolves returns in haste to see what the trouble may be and turning the wolves free to release Allan from the pen they dash to the woods and meeting Blair returning, they make a quick end to him. Donna and Allan then plan a happier future. THE SECOND BROTHER Anthony M. Planitzer Drama File No. 12031 ORPHANED when their parents are killed in a railroad accident, Henry and Fritz face the world alone at an early age. Although two years Fritz's junior, Henry tries to advise the older and more reckless boy, advising him to follow the path of duty, but Fritz pays little heed. Even as a child he gambles with the other members of his gang, risking money belonging to his brother as well as himself. Little interested in education. Fritz plays hookey from school while the more studious Henry pours over his books far into the night. The boys' uncle promises to secure each of them a job when they grow older, but Fritz, refusing, goes West, while Henry, accepting the offer, becomes cashier in a Reich bank. Adventurous as ever, Fritz wins heavy stakes and is at last to open his own gambling place and dance hall as well. A great favorite with the ladies, Fritz carries on many affairs with entertainers in his establishment. He is particularly attracted to Josie Wein. an impoverished dancer of good family, but, although she accepts his attentions, and bestows few favors on Fritz, promising only friendship. At Fritz's persuasion, Henry pays him a visit and is proudly shown the establishment. At the conclusion of her dance, Josie joins them and is presented to Henry, Instantly they become, friends, and within a short time, when Henry expresses his love, they are engaged. Angrily, Fritz tells Henry that Josie is his property, but the younger boy replies that she is the one to decide that. A short time later, Fritz marries another entertainer. Drinking heavily. he abuses his wife and quarrels constantly with Henry, until the latter decides that he must leave, taking Josie with him. She persuades him to remain until she has completed the term of her contract, in order to avoid trouble with Fritz. The establishment is raidecl at this time, due to police information that illegal practices are being conducted. In searching the place, bank notes missing from Henry's place of employment are discovered. In a fit of jealousy. Fritz states that Henry confided to him that he stole the money. Although Josie pleads with Henry to deny these charges he says little in his own defense to police. When he is allowed to see Fritz alone he tells him that he knows he drew the money on a worthless check; unless Fritz voluntarily confesses he will be forced to expose him. Fritz turns pale, but says nothing. The next day he disappears with his wife; police give search. Indicted by circumstantial evidence, Henry faces a prison sentence. Loyally, Josie stands by him, visiting him daily and protesting her belief in his innocence. The girl spends her last cent in a vain endeavor to find Fritz. Although Henry clearly states the case it is to no avail and the day comes when he is to be incarcerated. With tears in her eyes, Josie kisses him farewell, when police are informed that Fritz is in the hospital, his wife <lead and himself at the point of death as the result of an automobile accident while trying to escape police. Henry is rushed to him, and as Fritz fully confesses his guilt he asks forgiveness of his younger brother. It is granted. Holding Henry's hand, and smiling, Fritz dies, while Josie comforts the man she loves. RANCH GIRL Adelna Johnson Western File No. 1Z0S6 RECEIVING a letter from her brother, Jim, that he has broken his leg, Bonnie packs, preparing to leave at once for his home on a western ranch. Her Aunt Lucy, who has reared the girl, pleads with her not to take this rash step, but she only laughs at her timidity. Bonnie persuades Mable, her dearest friend, and also an orphan, to accompany her. The two leave the train at the little town of Billings, where Bonnie is warmly greeted by Ned Watkins, who knew her when she lived on the ranch as a child, before her parents' death. Mr. Wiley, the storekeeper, likewise extends a hearty welcome to Bonnie and her friend as they telephone Jim, asking him to send an escort for them at Judith Gap. Teasingly, the young man informs his sister that he is sending Slim, one of his cowboys and a confirmed woman hater. The two plan to surprise him. At Bonnie's instigation, Mable disguises her beauty with heavy glasses, and a mannish suit. Persuading Slim to allow her to drive, Bonnie pretends that the horses are running away as she spurs them on, while Mable hysterically throws her arms about Slim; later both girls confess their deception, as they laugh merrily. In a fit of temper. Slim leaves without helping them from the carriage. Bonnie throws her arms about Jim; when she presents Mable. the young man cannot conceal his disappointment as he had expected the lovely girl whose picture his sister had sent, but when Wong Lou, the Chinese cook, announces dinner, the young woman appears with her disguise removed to the delight of her host. The next morning Bonnie persuades Slim to accompany her on Ginger, her horse, as they tour the ranoh. A storm comes up and the two are forced to seek refuge in the line camp across the creek. While Bonnie prepares an excellent meal, Slim's stiffness slowly vanishes. He apologizes, explaining that he once loved a waitress; when she threw him over to marry a wealthy cattle rancher from Denver he came to hate women and fear that he held no attraction for them. Bonnie assures him that this is not so; they play cards together until storm clouds vanish but when they ride to the creek it is so swollen that Bonnie insists they must spend the night at the camp rather than attempt to cross. Reluctantly, Slim agrees. Bonnie, chuckling inwardly with amusement, pretends to be frightened as slie watches the embarrassed cowboy. The next morning she discovers Slim asleep, his head on the table where he spent the night, patiently sitting still. Alone with Jim, Mable tells him that she is an orphan, raised by an elderly governess whom her u.icle hired. For five years she has taught school. Frightened by the storm, Mable seeks refuge in Jim s arms as he tells her that he loves her. When Wong Lou knocks at Mable's door, telling her that Jim is waiting for her after dinner, the confused girl pleads a headache in order that she may think over the events of the day alone. Ned Watkins calls often on Bonnie, urging her to marry him. She agrees, but Jim insists that she is too you.'.g. Determined to cure Slim of his bashfuiness, Bonnie spends much time with hfm until Ned becomes jealous and Jim worried. Although unable to attend himself, Jim gives a barn dance for the girls; Slim, replendent in a pink silk shirt, proposes to Bonnie, who refuses him, while the Oklahoma Kid leads the other boys in betting on the outcome of this event. Disappointed because Ned is not present, Bonnie steals away, slipping as she stumbles over a ditch. Ned, on his way to leave town because of Bonnie, sees her and as he takes her in his arms, she explains her reason for devoting her attention to Slim. A few minutes later, Ned and Bonnie announce their engagement, with Jim's complete consent, while he places a ring on Mable's finger, as the party concludes at the ranch house. RIDE 'EM, COWBOY! Bulen Barnes Western File No. 11867 THROUGH a heavy snow storm a herd of two thousand head of cattle move swiftly down the road until George, the trail boss, holds up their progress. Young Tom, a cowpuncher, asks Frank, boss of the cattle business, what is holding up the procession. Impatiently, the older man rides up to find George drunk and hatless; placing Tom in charge, Frank fires George, although later he finds him in a pool hall, purchases a hat for him, and gives him a position as a cow puncher, while he sobers him with a long ride through the cool night air. Competently, Tom, working here during his summer vacation in order to pay his tuition at college, directs the team to the yards where they are loaded on trucks. When Mr. Whittley, elderly owner of the ranch, hears of the young man's skill in handling this difficult task he invites him to dinner, presenting Tom to Jane, his daughter. As the three are enjoying coffee in the living room Whittley recalls the glamorous days of the old west when he founded his ranch, coming out on stage coach. They compare old fashioned hazards with modern methods of rustling, where cattle are stolen in trucks, agreeing that both present difficult pro