Universal Weekly (1914-1915)

THE UNIVERSAL WEEKLY 13 Lnfe§4 ®y Mi®, CMe T is but a few short months since the now famous L-KO Comedy Company was organized, and yet one i g can say without the least hesitation that this company of fun-makers is the peer of all movie laughgetters, chief among which is pretty Gertrude Selby. This little girl is winning for herself a reputation for beauty, grace and charm, and this in spite of the fact that she does not always appear on the screen as a pretty ingenue, but more often as a comedienne, playing any role from kitchen maid to mountain girl, wearing clothes of 'most any sort. Of course, that does not mean that Miss Selby does not look lovely in dainty frocks. One glance at the accompanying picture will convince you that Gertrude is just as sweet and fascinating a little star . as her associates who usually play the heroines. This gown is of pink accordeon-plaited chiffon with a unique belt trimming of black velvet. The tiny rosebuds form a delightful trimming to this altogether charming gown. PA UL INE BUSH IN "A SMALL TOWN GIRL". In a filmy creation of soft tulle and taffeta, Pauline Bush appears in . an interesting scene in "A Small Town Girl", a new human interest drama to be released January 17th, under the Rex brand. This is a three-reel feature of unusual interest, as the scenario was written by Beatrice Van, the famous Universal actress. The cast comprises several of the best known players in Screendom and the story of the play is as gripping and thrilling as can be. Pauline Bush, with her wonderfully expressive art, has scored the triumph of her career. She plays an emotional role with a subtlety and power that is little short of marvelous. The play deals with a wronged woman, a delicate theme to be sure, but in the hands of such a capable and versatile actress' as Pauline Bush, the production rises to the heights of a classic. Miss Bush wears several attractive gowns in this picture. One in particular is a dainty, white messaline silk with tulle ruffles. Needless to say, she looks very lovely. GRACE CUNARD IN A REGAL PART. Elusive and very wonderful is beautiful (irace Cunard in "The Mystery of the Throne Room", a Gold Seal drama. A most important feature of this production is the fact that some original gowns, fashioned by Miss Cunard. are worn in several of the scenes. '* <g $ A royal blue taffeta, with stunning little pantalettes for all the world like the harem skirr, is worn by Miss Cunard in the throne room scene. It has chiffon sleeves and is cut in a V neck. "The Mystery of the Throne Room", is a story of a selfwilled girl who rules a kingdom — until she is exposed. She certainly does make things hum, though, while the fun lasts. But it all ends happily. Miss Cunard and her able co-star and director, Francis Ford, will please their admirers with this splendid picture-play. Especially will her many unknown girl friends be delighted with the beautiful creations which she wears. GORGEOUS COSTUMES IN "A MAID BY PROXY". So many magnificent gowns were worn in "A Maid by Proxy," a new Nestor comedy, produced by Al. E. Christie, the famous comedy director, that it is almost impossible to select the most prominent. Suffice it to say that this funny picture was a joy throughout. The settings were artistic, the plot was really funny, and the acting right up to the standard. Miss Gertrude Selby, L-Ko Comedienne. MARY FULLER BEWITCHING IN LADY HIGH AND MIGHTY". 'MY Gorgeous settings costing thousands of dollars were especially designed to produce the desired magnificence necessary in "My Lady High ajid Mighty". This wonderful (play was written around and for Mary Fuller, by Elain& Sterne, the most famous scenario writer in America. The story deals with a girl of blue blood in England and her palatial home is reproduced in all its splendor. Needless to say, Our Mary has gowns to correspond with the pomp and grandeur of "My Lady High and Mighty". One lovely dinner frock was a filmy fantasie of pink chiffon with a cunning little black velvet bodice. Mary looks sweeter and more charming than ever and enters into the spirit of the play with a vim and witchery which is irresistible. HELEN LESLIE PLAYS TRAGIC ROLE IN "PAWNS OF FATE". A most unusual and thrilling drama is "Pawns of Fate", a new two-reel Rex picture featuring the pretty Universal player, Helen Leslie. This charming and fascinating movie actress is noted for her beautiful frocks which she wears in the films. In this play she appears in a stunning evening gown of pale blue satin with a gold lace tunic. For a hair ornament she wears a unique band of paradise arranged like an Indian's headgear. The story deals with a betrayed love and the vengeance which is wreaked on the wrong-doer by Fate : the Law of Compensation ! One man introduces his best friend to his fiancee, a pretty Mexican maiden. They are both rough miners seeking the fortune which so many try to find. The usual thing happens. The fickle girl betrays her lover, who determines to kill the man. However, the girl throws herself in the way of the bullet and meets death, thereby saving the man she loves. Years later, when the offender is a successful man with a beautiful daughter, Fate wreaks her vengeance in an extraordinary manner.