Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-28
HOW ROMAINE FIELDING
BORROWED A TOWN
A Typical Movie Adventure Of
the Great West-New Players
and New Scenarios.
By Photoplay Editor

II was a gala day for Phoenix, Ariz.,
when Romaine Fielding the Lubin writer
and director, made the big scenes for his
latest picture, Hang on. Cowboy"
Fielding not only borrowed the city
government Itself but large part OF
the population as we'll Fielding ls one
OF the most successful OF directors in
handling crowds, Whenever he takes big
exterior scenes the curious come to be
entertained and amused by the strange
sight Of the actors and cameramen, and
before they know &c remain as actors,
earnestly and enthusiastically working
under Fielding's magnetic influence.
Not only did the entire Phoenix Fire
Department lend It's aid that day to
"Hang On, Cowboy" but the city Hall
suspended business, and the officials
clerks and policemen grouped about and
registered surprise, or raced madly to the
rescue of the marriage license depart
ment, when Fielding, mounted on
spirited horse, rode up the steps and into
the City Hail, demanding a marriage Ii
cense quick. when the frightened clerks
compiled, Fielding galloped down the
steps with the City Hall crowd in hot
pursuit Fielding allowed himself to be
captured, just beyond the camera, praised
everybody, and treated the town to but
termilS the favorite beverage in Arizona.
Lorimer Johnston is directing a produc-
tino of another Rev. Cyrus Townsend
Brady story THE Island Of Surprise"
for the Vitagraph Company. The cast
will be an unusually strong one, including
william Courtenay this being not only
has first appearance with the Vitagraph,
but his initial public presentation as n
screen artist Courtenay is scheduled for
the role of Robert Lowell, character in
every way adapted to his talents. In the
feminine leading role Edith Storey Will
appear, in the character of Dorothy
Arden The support will bring into action
such favorite players as Julia Swayne
Gordon Zena Keefe, Charles Kent, An
ders Randolf, Charles Wellesley and Leo
Delaney
The plot of the new Brady screen drama
is one particularly well suited to the
camera, and abounds in thrilling and
unique situations. Two girls and man
are marooned on an island. The man Is
the husband of one of his feminine com
panions in misfortune but this fact is not
publicly known. The other girl has been
selected by their parents to become his
wife On this foundation Doctor Brady
has builded complex and interesting
drama. one Of the big scenes Will show
a horde of savages attacking the trio on
the island, when counter-attack by
warship effects rescue of the marooned
ones.
One of the most recent additions to
the LubIn players Is Eleanor Fairbank,
whose reputation gained lustre in "A Pair
of Skies" here. She is now playing one
of the important roles in TITLES Tomato
Surprise the comedy written by Acton
Davies, in which Marie Dressler VIII oe
featured, supported by strong COM
pany, with Tom McNaughton, the eccen-
trio British comedian.
After playing in feature productions
for almost a year, Kathlyn Williams, the
SelIg star, has returned to her first love
animal pictures-for n short time. She is
now working on a three-reel animal story,
written by herself and entitled THE
Mark of n Lioness." William Robert
DAILY is directing the picture. DAILY, by
the way, is recent recruit to the COM
pany's forces.
Kathryn williams and Eugene Bes-
serer are two actresses who shall add
TO their laurels through their work in
Es,rhe Rosary" Selig Red Seal play to
be released through v. L. S. F.. directly
ID, exhibitors on June 2s. The story of
'''fhe Rosary" is adapted from Edward
E. Roses play of the same name, and
the play was popularity received In all
parts of the country.
The story is of a self-sacrifcing man Of
the church, who gives up great love in
answer to the call of duty and turns his
back upon the world. The prologue
shows the cast of characters as they APP
peared in Ireland, with adequate settings
and correct costuming. Then the action
begins In America, where the Rev. Father
Kelly watches his flock and cares for the
unfortunate.