The Washington times., 1914-03-03
TODAYS BEST PHOTO-PLAY STORIES
1.-THE UPHILL CLIMB
Selig.

ERE Is a well acted. excel
II lently photographed drama
OF emotions depicting the
evils of intemperance and
the rewards of right living.
Frank Cameron, the spoiled son OF
a wealthy mother. filings of the
shackles of the restraining East. 60
ing to Sunset. Mont, where he en-
cages in the profession of COW
punching. He also INDUCES in his
weakness for drink. speedily estab-
fishing for himself In the town Of
Sunset the reputat.oh Of champion
scrapper. for when he is drunk he Is
exceedingly quarrelsome and ready
to knock down and out any one who
irritates him. When sober he Is a
promising chap and thoroughly lik-
able, but he is rapidly wrecking his
youth by his intemperance.
Back at home his anxious mother
has as protege and companion q
charming and efficient girl. Jose
phine Thompson. Mrs. Cameron
loves Josephine and believes that
she alone can save her son, so when
she falls III she makes Franks in
heritance Of her fortune conditional
on his marriage with Josephine,
wringing from the girl reluctant
promise that she will marry him
Josephine, having promised, intends
to see that Frank gets his fortune.
and sets about her disagreeable duty.
Having located him through detec-
tives. she departs for Sunset, arrv-
ing just when Frank Is in the midst
Of one of his widest carousals- She
shows her mettle by the dauntless
faces the situation, securing mar
rage license and a preacher and dis
patching a message to Frank at the
hotel bar to meet her in the place
she has selected for the wedding.
Frank. thoroughly dazed by his
drunkenness. can contribute nothing
to the wedding ceremony except an
erect posture and his consent. TIE
Boys" are filed with wild mirth at
the fun they have in prospect when
he comes to himself and discovers
that he Is legally married
As soon as the marriage is perform
relatives on the Mason ranch, aim
ing to forget about this chapter OF
her history. Frank RECEIVERS from
his dissipation and decides to re-
fern. opportunely assisted by proyi-
dence with a letter offering him the
job Of foreman on the Mason ranch.
He packs his belongings on his bron-
cho and gaIlops OF to the Mason
ranch.
The powers Of the play having
brought the two principal people to
the same place. all that remains is
for them to fall in love with each
other. which they do. Josephine con-
sciously and Frank guiltily. for he
treacherous fellow, attracted to
which josephine longs to be of help.
Josephine. adds further to Franks
torment by trying to arouse his
craving for drink. The struggle
which Frank makes to conquer his
love for LIQUOR and to control his
love for the girl is vividly shown in
a series of testing Incidents. in
but Is kept at a distance by the
proud and stubborn man.
The elimination comes one day
wien Josephine has gone to see
Frank in his cabin and a chance
messed the marriage. Embarrassed.
Jcscphine escapes. and the friend il
lumines Franks darkness by tell
ing him of his luck in winning her.
With I is problem so suddenly solved
in regsrd to the girl. he has TO
more difficulty with the drink cray
ing, and with Josephine's help he is
prepared to live the life his mother
hoped for him.