Universal Weekly (1917-1934)

•THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY ■29 A Humorous Scene in "Five Little Widows." [I T is most unusual for a Nestor comedy to run to more than two reels, but this one has the advantage of a story sufficiently good to stand it. In fact, it would have been impossible to tell it in less. Eddie Lyons is the recipient of a batch of Turkish trophies from a wealthy uncle, and Lee Moran is the Oriental personage who is sent in charge of them. Five of the prettiest girls on the lot are decked out in bifurcated garments, veils, beads and jewelry to play the "Five Little Widows." Eddie loves old Morgan's daughter Betty, but her father says he can't support her. Eddie tells the old man that he will go in business for himself and make a fortune. H e sets up a broker's office, and waits for clients. Betty tells him that she overheard her father telling some one to buy B. V. & D. Eddie does so, and the bottom drops out of the market. Then Betty finds out that father was ordering underwear, not stocks. But Eddie had forgotten that he EDDIE LYONS AND LEE MORAN in "Five Little Widows" A NESTOR Two-Reel Comedy. Written and produced by Al Christie and starring the famous team of comedians in a tale of an engaged man and a Turkish harem to which he falls heir. CAST. Daniel Morgan '...Harry Hattenberry His Secretary Eddie Lyons Morgan's Daughter Betty Compson Mogul Hassan Pfeffer Lee Moran had a wealthy uncle in Turkey. One day he received a letter from him, saying that he was sending his nephew his Turkish treasures, as he could no longer safely keep them there on account of the war. Of course, Eddie fell for the treasures, and so did Betty's father and mother when he told them of the news. A few days later they arrived in charge of Mogul Hassan Pfeffer. Eddie went to meet them, and was flabbergasted to find that they were five beautiful wives. They insisted upon being taken to Eddie's home, though he had invited Betty and her mother there, and was afraid to take five girls to meet them. But Hassan's formidable sword compelled him. The girls were delighted with all they saw, and insisted upon embracing Eddie, much to his embarrassment. Just then Betty and her mother came in, and Eddie hustled the girls into the bedroom. But one of them came running out, and Betty's mother was furious. She would listen to no explanation, but took Betty home. That night Eddie's engagement was to be announced at Betty's. He went home to dress, and found all the wives in his bed. He called Hassen and had them taken out so that he could dress for the party. They tried to go with him, but he escaped. They followed, however, and arrived in the midst of the party. At last Eddie was given a chance to explain that this was his uncle's harem. When Hassan opened the box he was carrying and showed all the jewels within, Betty and her mother were reconciled. WHY CAREY PRIZES PETE.— (Continued from page 29) and as the man in the pulpit fired, he fell to the ground according to instructions. "Carey's shot Pete!" cried the cameraman, and the scene broke up while there was a rush to the side of the horse. "Hold on, boys!" shouted the actor. "Pete is all right — that's a new trick I've taught him. Get up, Pete, and show you're not a dead one." Pete can dance a waltz, play police man, jump through a hoop, ring a bell, and perform other tricks which qualify him for a headliner. He is a perfect glutton for work, and, though Carey has other horses, and a whole kennel of dogs, Pete has earned first place in his master's afi'ections. Carey and Ford are working on a five-reel picture written for them by George Hively,, and called by the attractive title "Joan of the Cattleland." It is good news that pretty Molly Malone will play the title role in this picture, which promises thrilling fight scenes and unusual riding. Carey is also being featured in a series, in which his favorite character, "Cheyenne Harry," will go through all soi-ts of adventures, in his own inimitable fashion, under the direction of Jack Ford, with whom Universal's favorite Western actor is doing some of the best work of his career.