The Washington herald., 1914-03-13

Comedies and farces will figure largely
in forthcoming Mutual releases. Homer
Croys THE Yegg and the Eggs" will
appeal to those who like their matutinal
hen fruit. but pause at paying the eX-
cessive prices demanded by the corner
grocer. Billy Noel's midwinter comedy
of outdoor life which contains swim
underneath the ice of Long Island Sound
from one fisherman's hole in the ice to
that presided over by a second devotee
of Isaak Walton; Western rough-and-
tumble comedy. and another in which
baby plays an important part also will
be included among the new Mutual pro-
ductions.
A tragedy Of the Great American Des-
ert. a pretty romance interviewer into a
story Of moonshine and revenue officers.
counterfeiting mystery which involves
an innocent man. an Irish romance with
a charming denouement and two italian
tragedies will supply the motagraphic
fan with photoplays Of the sterner order.
while the eighth reel of Our Mutual
Girl and a romantic comedy in which
a messenger boy plays the role OF medi-
ator between two estranSed sweethearts.
are sure to furnish the lighter element in
a program designed especially TO please
feminine patrons of Mutual photodrama-
"Desert GoId.- 2-reeI Kay Rec drama.
Today. Colonial Theater. 921 Pa. ave
Ads
A new Edison series viii be begun on
April Z featuring Marc MacDermott. 1t
Is to be called The Man Who Disap-
peared,'' and is the work of Richard
Washburn Child. well-known magazine
writer This series will be released on
the first and third Tuesdays OF the month.
With its appearance on the screen the
series will be run In fiction in the Popu-
la Magazine. This Is in accordance with
the Edison policy of allying itself with
big periodicals in the exploitation Of its
films.
The Man Who Disappeared promises
to be the most dramatic Of any of the
serial releases yet produced by the Edi-
son Company. The first film. The Black
Mask" tells of the love affair of John
Perriton CMarc MacDermotO and Mary
Wales.
Marc MacDermOtt. with his powers of
dramatic expression. his technique and
il well suited to portray such
a character as John Perriton. the gentle
man of high ideals who, through his love
for Mary Wales. becomes a creature of
another world. His experience with such
stage celebrities as Mrs. Patrick Camp
bcIl. Marie Dainton, George Rignold.
Richard Mansfield and others enabled
Mr. MacDermott to become one of the
leading figures OF filmdom Immediately
upon his joining the Edison Company
several years ago.
.Taxicab 101s, OF the Mystery Of the
Red Skull" Virginia. Today.-Adv.
Diplomatic Flo is the title of a two
act Victor drama just finished by Di-
rector Harry Softer. and featuring Miss
Florence Lawrence. the world-famous
screen star. II is by Don Buchanan and
tells the story of how Flo. the heroine.
is led into the secret service work of the
United States government. The charac-
ter is rather new departure for the
opportunity 0ror exercising new powers
and showing new phases of her ability.
Miss Lawrence has great faith in the
drama, and hopes TO follow II up with
series dealing with Flo in the govern
What promises to be one OF the most
unique motion pictures ever shown. is a
thrilling three-part Warmers Feature
now ready for release. II is entitled
THE Last Ghost Dance" and was made
by Miller Brothers. l0l Ranch Company, |
on the Indian reservat ton in Oklahoma. |
Included in the production are several
hundred feet OF intimate pictures show |
ing the sacred ghost dance, a ceremonial |
custom among certain tribes of Indians |
given as a tribute to departed braves |,
The camera man who succeeded in get |
ting the pictures, had to threaten and |
buy his way into the Indian camp be-
fore he was allowed to set up his camera |
Even then he was nearly mObbed when |
the angered redskins discovered that he |
had been photographing their sacred
dance.
The Indians on the reservation in Ok
ahoma are camera WISE" and this is
the first time any human being ever
has succeeded in penetrating the wall OF
reserve that surrounds their customs. 1t