The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-23


matte art and Photographic perfec-
ton" While the picture has been
shown extensively in other sections
of the country, it's presentation here
will be the first time that the won
derful film has been exhibited in a
local theater. The very nature o!
the subject, which as the title indi
Gates, deals with the life and cruel
fiction of the Savior, makes the pic
ture of more than ordinary interest
and promises record breaking at
tendance at it's first exhibition
While there is little need to repeat
the story of the Bible, upon which
the scenes of the picture are founded
a brief description of it's five parts
will undoubtedly be interesting to all
who are connected or associated with
religious work.
The film of which there Is five
reels totaling five thousand feet,
portrays all the important events
in the birth and life of Christ 1t
was produced by the Kalem Moving
Picture Company, and to make it
as faithful to the Bible story as pos
sible, trained company was sent to
the Holy Land at cost of 100000,
the work in hand consuming many
months Of study and actual work.
The scenes were produced under the
personal direction of Sydney Olcott,
an actor who is world-famous be-
cause of his dramatic talent and art
istic understanding of Suggesting.
Miss Gene Gauntier, acknowledged
to be one of the greatest emotional
actresses of modern times, assumed
the role of Mary, the Mother of
Jesus, her artistic talent being
made more perfect for the part be-
cause of her natural beauty. Miss
Gauntier's study of the part she
player covered many weeks of close
application, and hours and hours of
tedious rehearsal
For the part of Jesus" Mr.. ]. II.
Bland, young English actor who
had devoted many years to study
of the Bible and histories dealing
with the life of Jesus, was selected.
His best work was brought in
the picture, critics of every coun-
try declaring his impersonation to
be wonderful"
other important parts in the pic
ture play were filled by actors who
were schooled and instructed for a
long period of time previous to the
beginning of actual work. Not one
detail was overlooked in the pro-
duction of the picture, the result
being an achievement that will
stand for years to come and per-
haps forever as the greatest pro-
duction of the moving picture art.
Briefly described the five parts of the
picture are as follows.
PART THE NATIVITY.
In this picture the audience sees
Mary as a girl, while in the back
ground is a well said to be two
thousand years old. Immediately
following this picture, the "Annun-
citation" is pictured, when Mary re-
ceives the first knowledge that she
has been chosen as the Mother of
Jesus" Joseph is shown in per-
pleXity, when he knows the truth,
but his doubts are removed speed
lily as shown when an angel APP
pears before him. Next is Shown
Joseph and Mary setting forth from
Palestine because of the decree of
Caesar. They reach Bethlehem ana
take refuge in a stable, because no
Accommodations could be obtained
at the inn. Here Jesus is born and
the babe is seen in the manger
while Mary and Joseph gaze on him
with pleasure, the contented dom
keys chewing their hay in the rear.
Next comes the scenes where the
shepherds guarding their fiocks re-
ceive the heavenly message, accom-
panied by the great light foretell
ing the happy event" that has
taken place. They with gifts in
their hands are seen following the
star to Bethlehem.
The wise men also receive the
message, and mounted on their
camels proceed on their way to visit
the new king" The scenes of
these pictures were enacted on what
is said to be the exact location of
the happenings 1913 years ago. The
wise men visit Herod, who is anxious
to know what has happened and
their opinions seriously affect tn
ruler.
PART 2
CHILDHOOD OF JESUS.
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