Talking Picture Magazine (Oct 1929 - Nov 1930)

January, 1930 TALKING PICTURE MAGAZINE Page 5 In the weaving of the political destinies of Edward Cavenough were two of the leading citizens of his city, Judge John Wilmot, the presiding judge for all civic gatherings as well as judicial duties, and Walter Sumner, the prosperous businessman with an influential wife, — the publicspirited women's club leader, Mrs. Mary Sumn'er. The Sumners were also blessed with a beautiful daughter Miss Doris Sumner. In his political activities, Cavenough was occupied mostly in trying to satisfy the demands of the political leaders. Joe Wilson, the labor leader, claimed Cavenough as his candidate, because of Cavenough's past record as a champion of the laborers' interests. Leading the opposition to Cavenough's political destinies was William Jeffery, wealthy industrial leader and head of a big power company, who saw in Cavenough the destruction of his political schemes to control the power rights. He did everything he could to destroy Cavenough's political ambitions. Working to conciliate these conflicting interests was James Stevens, the political boss, who had formerly been a bitter opponent of Cavenough because of his political associations. He had now become a leadin'g supporter of Cavenough because of the popularity of Cavenough among the masses of the people. The Boss had taken the side of the people against the power trust. William Jeffery in control of the old party had placed Samuel Wingate as its candidate against Cavenough. The political campaign carried on by Edward Cavenough and Samuel Wingate for the Governor of the state had become personal as well as political, as both were young unmarried men in love with Doris. She had jokingly stated that she would marry the winner of the campaign. Mr. Sumn'er felt that Wingate's election would insure business stability, so he supported him. Mrs. Sumner, on the other hand, was opposed to the utilization of the falls for power purposes, as it would destroy its scenic value. She wanted to create a park around the falls, while the power interests wanted to industrialize the region. She thought the election of Cavenough, who opposed the power interests, would insure the retention of the falls for park purposes. The power question became the main issue in the campaign. The facts in the case seemed to favor Wingate despite the oratory of Cavenough. At the climax of the campaign, Cavenough prepared a big mass meeting and promised a surprise. Cavenough then brought forth Harvey Davis, a leading civil engineer to give a brief demonstration' and lecture. Davis showed how, by utilizing a new system, the power from the falls could be obtained by placing all the driving mechanism under water and without the necessity of building a dam. The new system would take its power from the current and drop of water, just as well as by a dam. This new system could be installed at a relatively low cost and be operated directly by the state for the benefit of the people in different villages and cities. This demonstration won the approval of all the people except those financially interested in the power dam and insured the election' for Cavenough. The Sumner family turned their full support for Cavenough and gave a party at their home on election for Cavenough and his friends. They listened to the returns over the radio. The returns came strong for Wingate, but as the small town and rural people's votes came in, the tide swung to Cavenough. The group hailed Cavenough as the next Governor of the state. He turned to Doris. "What is the answer now?" She nodded approval. The crowd seeing them together, joyously proclaimed her as the next first lady of the State. Cavenough and Miss Sumner then walked into the garden, talking about their future, as the group inside still continued cheering for the rapidly increasing land-slide in favor of Cavenough. ADVENTURE IN LOVE Victor E. Dou TlME^l 848. Place — The small kingdom of Carania, northeastern neighbor of Austria, Karl, Crown Prince of Carania, believing the girl he loves, the Princess Maritza, to be in love with his younger brother Henry, decides to renounce the throne. This he does on the old king's death. He seeks to forget by fleeing from the court, giving himself over to a life of vagabondage. In a tavern he meets a troupe of strolling players, led by three odd characters calling themselves Cupid, Calamity and Thor. He joins them as Harlequin, clown and magician. In the ensuing year they become fast friends. They wander all over Carania, Harlequin becoming a universal favorite. Meanwhile King Henry, a very weak character, falls under the influence of Villoron, a corrupt, unscrupulous nobleman who leads him along a path of extravagance and debauchery soon felt in the national treasury. in' little more than a year they are obliged to resort to a taxation which soon becomes excessive, and forceful methods are required for collection. Even that does not satisfy Villoron. Maritza has remained at the palace day after day in the vain hope that Karl will return to claim her, or at least send word of his whereabouts. Villoron decides that Henry must marry Maritza and her rich, prosperous little province. He induces Henry to force his attention's on her in spite of her avowed disapproval. Finally she determines to leave, only to find that she is virtually a prisoner. With the help of the old king's ministers, Von Terchen and Klaisberg, she manages to escape and rido for the frontier in Von Terchen' s carriage. Henry finds out and in a rage, s^ds a troop of Hussars after her. They soon *-ntrh up with the carriage. A short, fierce fi^M ensues between Maritza's retainers and Henry's soldiers which the latter win. The troupe happens on the scene as the soldiers ride away bearing off the carriage. Harlequin recognizes on^ of Maritza's wounded servants, Peter, who tells him what has happened. Harlequin or Karl — rides for the palace and gains audience with Henry. Villoron, fearing a blow at his own prestige should Karl return, warns Henry that his brother intends to wrest the throne from him if permitted to return. Karl is arrested but escapes by leaping into the Moldav, a river flowing beside the palace, but not before he has learned that Maritza escaped after all. Her whereabouts are unknown. He becomes Harlequin once more, this time in search of Columbine. The troupe now becomes the nucleus of a revolutionary body called "Gentlemen in Black." He finds her, finally in disguise in a gypsy camp, and romantic lovemaking follows, neither's identity being admitted. Villoron, happening to spy her, kidnaps her. Harlequin pursues and is imprisoned. His three friends, disguised as sailors, rescue him. The wedding of Henry and Maritza is set for that night. While the dancing goes on inside the palace, Harlequin and his companions exhort the populace. He is arrested again' and the "Gentlemen in Black" go to his rescue. Informed that he is Prince Karl, the mob rushes the palace. In the fighting Villoron and Henry are killed, and Karl and Maritza united at last. MARITZA Yellow autumn moon, gazing at you, Smiling at the picture you made — A soft autumn breeze, whispering through The trees as they murmured and swayed — Maritza! Maritza! How I loved you there, Dancing with a gypsy passion' and grace! Maritza ! Maritza ! Your raven-black hair, Flashing dark eyes — and the smile on your face — Just thrilled me and filled me with rapturous delight! And I stood there and watched you in the pale moonlight. Dear, I love you, love you alone — Maritza! Maritza! My own! Blazing silver stars shining on you, Brilliantly, splendidly bright — And tall, ghostly trees, reaching up to A hidden sky, lost in the night ! Victor E. Dou THE SCHOOL OF APPRECIATION L. IW. C. Lewis ^RY CARTER" COURTLEIGH was a daughter of the South. Many generations ago her ancestors had been courtiers and cavaliers. They had carried their chivalry to the new world. To the Courtleighs a lady's whim was a command. Any man who even harbored a disrespectful thought regarding a woman was a cad and not fitted to associate with gentlemen. Nevertheless, Mary Carter went to Paris, alone. — At first, just after she had decided to go (and when a Courtleigh decided to do something, no power on earth could stop him ) , there had been loud and angry cries of protestation from the older generation of Courtleighs. But once they were persuaded that chaperons were no longer required of the socially elite, smiles of approval were showered upon her. What woman' could be more fitted to travel alone and take care of herself than a Courtleigh? Once in Paris Mary called upon her cousin Randolph Wilsey, manager of the New York Trust Company in that city. Randolph was thirty and his evening with Mary is a thoroughly enjoyable one to him. Much to his surprise, his little "flapper" cousin seemed to have brains. After the Opera he takes her to a quaint little restaurant and cabaret on the ''Rive Gauche" where the party increase to six. Mary had been introduced to four, polite, smiling youths. In the weeks that followed Mary did not lack for escorts. She explored the Louvre with Andre; she visited Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and most of the other architectural wonders of Paris with Armand. She reviewed the cadets at Saint Cvr, and inspected Les Invalides with Alphon'se. Jean took her to the Comedie Francaise and the Grand Guignol. Randolph entertained her — when she gave him the opnortunity. Ralph was decidedly in love with Mary, and made no bones about it. "I like you, Ran, — more than anybody I know, but I am not goin'g to marry anyone for years and years and years. When I do, it's just as apt to be you as anyone. I'm sorry, Ran." Mary decides to start a school — a school of appreciation— for those Americans who wanted to appreciate Paris. "They all want to behave decentlv and look like something better than tourists, but thev don't know how." Her first client, an ex bon'd salesman, treats her rather roughly. His customers back home are rather cultured, and he wants to have somethnig besides liquor and women to relate. But his examination of Mary reveals her short-comings, as he sees it. Then there is an elderly Jewish coi'nle who desire to pass as Frenchmen in order that they may not be imposed upon financially. But this too is a flop. That night at dinner Mary told Cousin Randolph her experiences. "And the funniest part of it is." she finished, "that father disapproves of it all, and unless I can make some money at the school, IM have to go home." "If you go home, I shall die of melancholia," said Randolph decisively. "Mary, why can't you see sense and marry me? " "Randolph." said Mary earnestly, "I'll mary on one condition — that's that you let me keep on with my school." ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT Mabel Royster Osborn THE cast of this drama is as follows. Dr. Phillips, family physician, Dr. Ellington, a psychiatrist, Father O'Reilly, Alan Ashton, Giles the Ashton butler, Henry, valet to Ashton, Chester Ashton, wife to Alan Ashton, Helen Johnston, the other woman, Mrs. O'Hara, the Ashton housekeeper, Josephine, maid to Chester. Maids. Hospital nurses and attendants. Alan' Ashton is having domestic difficulties with his wife. His love is for Helen Johnston and both he and Helen are miserable over their separation. Divorce is not possible. Father O'Reilly advises Helen against any rash step. Alan is found dead and the play progresses towards the discovery of the murderer. Dr. Phillips, who plays an important part in this drama, is advisor to Chester, Alan and Helen. Both Chester and Helen assume the responsibility for Alan's death, — Chester because she has changed glasses containing an apparent poison, when offered to her by Alan, and Helen because her refusal to encourage Alan has made her assume the guilt upon' her conscience. Chester is left in the care of Dr. Ellington, a psychiatrist, and she is kept virtually a prisoner. As coincidence will have it, Helen' occupies the room next to hers. Dr. Phillip is unable to see Chester, although he calls upon her repeatedly. Finally, his patience exhausted, he calls upon Ellington, and assaults him. Fire is discovered. Dr. Phillips rescues Chester and Helen. Dr. Philips reveals that the vial he gave to Alan' contained bicarbonate of soda for excrescences on his hand. Alan had assumed it was poison ! Dr. Philips reveals his longwithheld love for Chester and urges her to return with him. 'Could you love a woman who could do what I did? I tell you — I'm afraid at one time I didn't care if it was poison." ''My dear, do you not know that if you are guilty of murder, I am too, in the sight of the law — accessory after the fact is what they call it. "Ah! You could not be guilty of any wrong. To me you are the finest in' the world. And now, will you take me home? And tomorrow — Come and get me." Flash at end of last scene depicts Helen, a nun, in a convent garden. THE FOUR SEASONS AND LOVE Marie C. Umba (The aim of the writer is to show the contrasting scenery of the four Seasons and their outdoor sports. ) IN a breakfast room of an up-to-date home three girls are having breakfast; two are in negligee and one dressed for driving. The latter commences the conversation with an enthusiastic outburst; "Will one of you get up ambition enough to go out for a drive with me, this beautiful Spring morning? It seems as if I would burst in here. I'll say this week-end party is staged to suit me right outside." "What is all this about?" says Joan, the fourth girl, as she appears at the door of the room. "Come right in" beckons Connie (one of the girls in negligee) and don't mind May. I am sure she has a bad case of Spring fever and is trying to get us to go out for a drive at this time of the day. If it happened to be July instead of May I might listen to you my dear, as my moods and loves always seem sweeter in the Summer; also the air not so chilly." "Well don't ask me to go, "Joan says entering, ''as this is close season for me. I haven't a mood left in me after this past Winters sports and boy-friends. I'm crawling in until next December. And by-the-way Connie you are not going to get a chance to drag me around in the hot sun at some shore resort this Summer." Here little brown eyed Beth, (the other girl in negligee) interrupts by picking up her ukelele and singing with it, "When Autumn leaves are Falling You made my heart surrender, Amid that golden splendor," and exclaims. "If you must choose seasons, why not fall in the Fall." May starts out for a drive alone, just spinning through the country drives and her car has a flat tire. She looks around for help and sees a man fishing in a nearby stream. Carefully walking nearer she forgets the flat tire and becomes so interested in the landing of a trout that she finds herself chatting with the strange fisherman, who proves to be one of the late arrivals of the same house party she is attending. The afternoon finds them together at a large baseball game, and evening dancing at the house party, with promises for an early morning hike for wild -flowers in the far away meadows. So May meets her mate in' the Spring. Months later at a popular Shore Resort, Connie is leader of her pals at a swimming meet, boat racing and on the golf course. We find her partaking or as an enthusiastic fan watching Bob high or fancy diving. In the evening he paddles her canoe. It is mid-summer eve, and her moods and love seem so much sweeter, and she has found Bob. Summer passes, and while stopping at a mountain hotel, they find Beth bubbling over with excitement over the Hunt Races. Autumn leaves form a colorful setting for out-of-door dancing and hikes on mountain trails. Then there is a mad rush to the big football game. Bill is to play his last game and Beth must see him. After that there is so much to wait for. She promises, after graduation, to be Mrs. Bill. She is falling in the Fall. Joan is mildly tolerant of all of it, but when the season opens for the cold weather sports, she astounds us with exhibitions of fancy skating, skijumning and tobogan slides, and actually seems to be cosy in a snow-drift, if Jerry is there to keep her warm. M Mention of the Talking Picture IVJagazine is the best introduction to advertisers.