davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09
Questions and Answers

1gnorance.-Yo ietter and questions
are very interesting Some win be an
swered here and others kept for a later
article. The pictures of Robert Warwick,
In The Face in the Moonlight" which
SHOW him as the two half brothers ap-
pearing In the same scene at the same
time, are made by double exposure. The
hlm is first exposed when Mr.. Warwick IL
lmpersonating one OF the brothers while
his opponent Is not In view; then Mr..
warwick takes the opposite part and
another exposure Is made on ton of the
first by an Ingenious process. Mr.. Far
mum and Mr. Bushman are not, so far
as the EVENING LEDGER knows, Jewish
Yes. Dustin Farnum was more OF n sue
cess on the real stage than his brother
William. and less on the reel II would
take long paragraph TO explain why
MIR walthail is considered a good actor.
The reason Is partly an original person.
ality and partly his utter lack of artif-
ciality. added to first-rate ability. Neither
the Farnum Brothers nor Mr.. Bushman
are likely to be seen on the speaking
stage this winter.
h. H.-Carter DeHaven and his wife
are shortly to be seen on the screen in
The College Orphan" Universal pro-
duction,
Grace-Before Hoolbrook Blinn entered
the photoplay field his principal work
was with the Princess Theatre in New
York, producing one-act plays.
.Curious-When Theda Bara is seen in
Carmen" It will not be the same
scenario as that used by Geraldins
Farrar
Suffragist-The date OF the release of
the Vitsgraph film for woman suffrage.
The Ruling Power" has been advanced
to october 16, In order to utilize II in
the fall campaign.
II. L. K.-"Mortmain'' has not vet been
booked in this city owing to rumored
difficulties with the censor. Yes, II was
adapted from the interesting story in
the Saturday Evening Post.
Albert.-William Collier will soon be
seen In a Triangle film at the Chestnut
Street Opera House.
l.. N.-Marie Dressler's last screen ap-
pearance was In TITLES Punctured Ro-
nance" Charles Chaplin played oppo-
site her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09
A Man With Faith
in Melodrama

Roi Cooper Megrue has stiil 10 show
Philadelphia a play OF his. And yet Roi
Cooper Megrue Is the author Of two Of
the last seasons phenomenal successes.
Under Cover and 1T Pays TO Adver-
tise." and Of a new piece that seems 60
ing their way. Under Fire" Under
Cover" which he wrote with Walter
Hackett, ran from Christmas TO 4th OF
July in Boston year before last. all last
year In New York, and is making ready
for stay In Philadelphia. No wonder
Mr.. Megrue believes In meIodrama. This
is how he explains that belief:
Public taste In matters OF theatrical
entertainment changes about every seven
years. When you think you have the
public properly set for a long and un-
broken patronage OF this or that kind
OF play you suddenly realize that the
dear public Is slipping away from you
and giving its attention TO some other
style OF drama This means. of course,
that you cannot keep public taste for
ever centred upon farce or the problem
play and that even the greatly over
produced musical play Is not able to hold
its own against the uncertainty Of dra-
matte favor.
but melodrama-why, melodrama goes
right on In one form or another and the
public never wavers in its loyalty. There
never was time when good melodrama
could not stand on It's legs in the face
of all competition. Melodrama is the
basis Of all theatrical entertainment, and
II would indeed be a deadly thing for the
theatres Of the country II, even in dull
times, waning interest In that style OF
play should overtake us.
IF you will look back with me, think
you will see that good melodrama was
never out OF the race for patronage-a
new thrill always has friends in the
front OF the house TO applaud II. The
crook plays which have so lately attracted
attention will in time pass on and some
other form OF melodrama will take its
place. But while farce and problem plays
move around in cycles. you may rest
assured that melodrama will always be
among those present"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09

his business Mr.. Duncan decided to ''cut"
into the pictures and Joined Chicago
hlm-producing company in the capacity
OF leading man, scenario writer and d.
rector, and later combined that Of man
ager with his other duties. Mr. Duncan
has written, produced and played the
leads In more than 100 of his own
scenarios, his characterizations ranging
from leads i'm society drama to the rough
est of Western pictures. in which he was
compelled TO ride buclSing bronchos and
became proficient in all manner Of West
ern sports:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09

ing Keeps Off every ounce of superfluous
flesh It's so different from other forms
OF exercises. too. Can you imagine get
ting any pleasure out of swinging heavy
dumbbells, or yanking back and forth the
ropes on those queer pulley arrangements? :?
can't. It's all one, two, puff, puff.
one, two. puff, puff! One gets all out of
breath, and red in the face. and a sight
for toe gods!
But dancing! Why, there one has
music, and soft lights. and smooth floor,
and an agreeable young man to talk to,
ali the time, besides that delightful feel
ing that comes when one feels perfectly
free. and self-conident, and-almost as
II he or she had wings! You know what
mean. l think that dancing is the next
thing to flying.
That's why I believe that dancing ap-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09

Eealed to the tired business man of New
York. When the dansant was first begun
1t was hard to get the really desirable
men to come. But when they discovered
what fun it was and how easily they
could forget all their business worries at
n tango tea, they came in hoIdes. And
now-they are still enthusiastic about it..
ITS the one harmless way they have
of forgetting all their bothersome old
business. and the T. b. NJ. is no longer
tired-whcn he is dancing. at least. 1
think that no other amusement gives
such sense of friendship with ones
partner as dancing. Just think of the
many romances that have grown out of
the modern dance how many young
people, and older people, too, have been
married who first met and liked each
other at a tango tea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09

buildings where they were taking shelter.
Some OF the sailors even tumbled from
the windows to make the scene more
realistic While the fighting was going
on there was a continuous discharge of
rifles, the boys having all the ammunition
they could dispose of, and the din was
deafening.
This was as things appeared In the
street at the south end OF which were
four movie" cameras and several hand
cameras, all making records. The movie
men were grinding away at the cranks
while the other workers were pulling
slides and asking exposures as fast as
they could. intent on securing views Of
what was transpiring.
The main part of the happening was
now photographed. General Director Ter
williger stood near the cameras, armed
with a megaphone. while his assistants,
movie men and naval officers were about
In the wings. as II were, prompting the
nction of the men In the street and all
working 10 inspire realism In the scene.
In the AFTERNOON another section OF the
picture was taken, but the location was
shifted. being this time at the training
station, where another tight of inhabi-
tants was posed In the evening at 8
more hghting booms we're exploded. the
buildings becoming more wrecked every
moment, fire breaking out. and thus Il
wrought before ones eyes the waste
which comes from the invasion OF an
enemy In time OF war.
staniey's famous mission TO Africa. In
behalf OF a prominent New York news
paper, IN search OF hidden city during
which he narrowly escaped death on nu-
merous occasions. Il the basis for stir
ring two reel photodrama soon 20 be re-
leased In the regular Mutual program.
"stanley's Search for the Hidden City"
Is the title Of the play. In which Captain
lack Bonavita, the celebrated trainer OF
wild animals and the famous collection
~ performing Wild animals owned By
David Horsley the producer, are fea-
tured. Nero" recognized a. the great
sst lion performer Ia history. Il shown.
IN addition 10 various other Jungle kings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09

s e n d II r a d Us
THE Chalice of
Coura ge, Is a
member of the
Western Vita
graph Company,
with studios at
S a n ta Monica,
Cal. Mr.. Dun
can was born
near ID u n d G g,
S C o tlan d, all
[ n o u & h ( h e
greater part of
his life has been
s p e mt in ( h e
United States.
During his early
youth he in
dulged In ath-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09
DANCE FOR YOUR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The A m e ri c a n
interviewer that In
fant terrible Of Eng
ush visitors, reaches
his perfection in the
gentlemen over on
proadway who talk
10 the singers and
dancers Of that
theatrical m e t rop-
oils and then send
ont their products
for road consump-
,,on along with the
niece and players
that save them in
.t., Hore fs
one Of them. 1t
deals with Florence
walton of Hands
upr" whose very
charming por trait
shares its column.
"Yes. in d e e d, I
think that dancing
IS the most bene-
ncial exercise in the
world" says Flor
ence Walton. She
was making up for
the matinee, and as
she talke d she
leaned back in her
chair and regarded
in the mirror oppo-
site the effect of a
triiie more rouge In
the centre of her
uper lip. APPARENT
ly, II did not suit
her, for she dabbed
II of, added a little
more, and finally
seemed satisfied.
my gown" she
said to the quiet,
capable maid, who
reached up to where
a row of beautiful,
fluffy ere Il o n 8
hung on the wall in
readiness.
There is nothing
like dancing" went
on Miss Walton, as
she stood before a
great full length
mirror and allowed
her maid to slip a
silvery c o n fection
over her shoulders,
"to aid digestion. 1
never diet Il eat
what and when l
please, and every
thing agrees with
me. That's because
dancing is so per-
feet an e X e r else.
And fat people-oh,
they should dance,
dance, dance! Dane
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-09
Close Ups

William Duncan, whose newest part in
moving pictures is William Newbold, In
the perturbation of the Rev. Cyrus Town
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
CREIGHTON HALE IS
BACK WITH PATHE
Talented Young Actor Secured.
for the Cast of Exploits
of Elaine"

Creighton Hale, the talented young
actor who starred in Tine Pathe Wharf
ton picture, THE Warning" has been
secured for the cast OF the exploits
OF Elaine.''
Mr.. Hale is only twenty-five years
old and claims ireland as his birth
place. his father being an actor well
known in Great Britain. He went Oh
the stage when only five years old
taking the part Of Little Willie In
East lynne and has been on the
stage ever since. After playing in
Shakespearean repertoire in London
and the provinces with Oscar Ashe
and Lilly Brayton he came to this
country to support Gertrude Elliott in
The Dawn OF Tomorrow, and in that
play toured nearly every state in the
union. He also appeared in the lead
dnig theaters OF London in the same
play. Among other Important engage
ments feihas had in this country were
those with Indian Summer ..The
Witchdn5 Hour Rebellion, and the
Ben Greet players.
Young MIR. Hale is Young emily In
Years so far as his talents 90. His
long stage experience combined with
native ability enabled him to give al,
unusual charm to his work In addi-
tfon to THE Warming" he has an
peared in the following Pathe fea-
lures, THE Stain" AID sThe Taint.'
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
SMALL T9||QE sEES
LARGEST aLlh lER
NADI AMERICA
The ClansBlai Is Produced
Griffith at Cost
Nearly Half Million.

Little Oh sss y Dirk ana breezy
Cgltca go have been gfyen. tho gp4by,
Tic first night 81 ID q Is fgest film ef ef
made In America, and Tho most exs
i,otsfxe phctopiay as let produced
was essed by a tpnk town audi;
Neiiee Il Riverside, Cal, With It's 12 s0O0
souls ana the han soGfest hote on the
soatslFse COD st can be placed In tdat
class.
Grsfith wanted 10 SEQ Just
sw:hSt the ordinary aud hence tsionght 81
THE Csanstnan, his latest produc--
'ton: a feature u twelve reels. So lie
took II to the fuuthiIl town. It was
shown to caracity houses two H5glifs
i'm theater dark for weeks because
scf unpaid bills. MI. Griffith sat ID
the midst OF the audience. ncne Of
whom knew him and heard only
praise
+ The production required seven
months for filming. folEowdng eight
weeks employed IN the preparation 81
the scenario. The cost IL estimated
at from $500, 900 to $500. 600. ana more
than 100 600 feet Of film was made
and cut down TO 10000, used I'M the
finished production The stars Of ffifs
subject are Harry Walthall, known
Throughout the land as the Booth 81
the films, and Lillian Gisai: Ralph
Lewis plays the character lead, and
all parts are taken by film players
who have won lanreIs On scores Of
stnccessftll ction. Mr. Griffin has
left for New York City where the pic
ture VIII he given the '.once oyer
by the critics.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

Lloyd lsbeufhe' S t'illfatuationn
is to BE Produced BY The
Alleric and onlpaIly.


q IN the; latest ammo uncerdent from
the Aznet'ican-A IIsitral sthdi6s at santa
Barbara lovers OF III Ature and read
era o. novels as we'll as movie fans
will find reason for rel doing. For tie
American Company q to film Tor the
Mutual progTaEn fhat great novel by
Robert Louis stevens6ns siepgon,
ElcYd Osborne, published severai
years ago ana called ss1rta tiia ion z
\ @Infatuation is to be produced II
four reels II Will be directed BY
Harry Pollard who Is to appear Ii
the screen version as Cyril fiiair.
MaIgarita Fisher Will be the Phyllis
Lane Of the picture, and ner 3itlie f
VIII be played by Joseph ingietcn.
others In the east are Mrs. Chance
Ward, William Carol, and, strangely
enough as all who nave read The
book will agree, IN actor named Rob
yn Adair.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

One Of the most capable actors In
timdorn Is George r. Periolat, the
Universal character actor. He was
born In Chicago OF 1rish-French par
Sents and was educated in that city.
Before venturing in the picture
world he was associated with such
tinguished dramatic companies as
Tho Julia Arthur, Otis Skinner, Mau-
rice Barrymore, Adelaide Thurst5n.
rlzona, J" Texas Steer and then fol-
lowed q two year engagement in
stock.
For the last four years he has been
Z playing strong character roles in Jack
Kerrigan's company, and he will be
remembered for his wonderful work
In soil on Troubled Waters ."s.sTho
Hernit's, Gold, !" Perfect Harmony \
This own plays and lastly in the
great Terence o,Rourker series
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
Scr EEN SIZE

The prize Victor drama scheduled
for release February / !, pictures gypsy
life and features Harry Myers and
Rosemary Thebe.
One OF the principals in 'rRidgeway
Of Montana. Z a three-reel book adap.
tation to be released February 3. fiy-
NANTES a mine In order to accom-
plish his ends. 1t is on the I01 1Bison
program.
Violet Mersereau stars in d prize
Imp sensational pfotoplay to be re.
leased soon under the title OF the
Awaited Hour In 1t, man is Inn
prisoned in order that another man
may win the imprisoned ones wife.
Tilted by her fiance on the eve OF
her wedding, young woman WEEDS
herself to laborer In revenge, In a
Big y romantic drama soon TO be re-
leased. sydney Ayres takes the dig
part.
A touching story OF a woanan's de-
vottona to her husband, who, though
innocent, is forced to serve a term in
the penitentiary, is contained in THE
Spirit Of the VIOLIN a two-reel 'fea-
ture TO be released by the Selig Poly
scope Company tomorrow.
" "
" Hearts Desire" TO be released by
the Selig Polyscoye Company this
week, tells the story Of how a man
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
GRAc6 euNARp QUEEN Of GFfDS5oF
7Ep-REEL 0LDSEALs FEATURE

cued BY the queens men, For a lark
the queen changes places with one Of
her ladies in waiting and permits
Frank, the tourist, to make love 20
her. "a 4 a
Coming into a tavern one day, Frank
cverhears Prince Hendrick plotting
with some henchmen to overthrow the
government. He hastens to warn the
queen OF her danger. The palace IS
attacked but the queen and her fol-
lowers, aided by Frank, succeed by a
clever ruse. in gaining the upper hand
The prince is killed, and thus the
queens one great danger Is removed.
Realizing the impossibilityrb love
match between them, Frank leaves
the queen forever.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

4 takes Francis Ford and Grace
ICunard TO produce real photo plays
1.-THE worth while kind. The latest re-
llease Of this famous Universal team is
1.-THE Sladcap Queen OF redsholfsen,' Z,
romance, the scenes of winch are
bald IN the mythical kingdom Of Cred
)fslioffsen. Grace Cunard wrote tile
i story and Francis Ford prodtced 1t.
ny comes In two reels and tits a story
lsfhat, once seen will be long remeln-
lberet Gold Seal brand and released
Eon january 26. n
The niadcap queen is opposed by
Prince Hendrick for the thrane Of
lksredshc ffsen. An American tourist
1 meets with an accident and is res
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
fulfilled the hope Of the girl he loves,
thus winning her. 81,


fulfilled the hope Of the girl he loves,
thus winning her.
President S. S. Hattchinson Of the
American Film Manufacturing Com
pany has concluded the purchase OF
the exclusive moving picture rights
to The Iltre OF the MASK, by Har-
lsold MacGratf This subject viii be
| produced by a special feature com
| pany at the Santa Barbara studios.
v y
solves Manufacture Mother, the
ninth episode Of .sOlive,s opporturi-
ties, Will be released by the Edison
company Tuesday. In this thrilling
! film, Olive has many adventures In
lcompanN with an adventures she
thinks is her mother. The truth IS
brought out in "a sensational manner.
nv
Carlton King and Gladys TInelette
have The leading roles in TRACKED
I by the Hounds a two-part Edison
drama to be released this week. The
picture is a thriller and shows how
the heroine, who has been Kidnapped
and held for ransom, is found In a
lonely hut in the woods by hounds,
owned by her fancee, who is a lover
OF dogs. a
The Slim Princess, written by
George AIDE, the worlds foremost
flumorist, has been picturized shy the
Essanay Film Manufacturing Com
pany. Miss Ruth Stonehouse plays the
title role in a convincing and pleasing
manner.
Its a Long; Long Way to Upper.
airy, has at last got on the screen. 1t
y a rousing and timely Pathe play in
three parts.
81 "
Tho sixth episode Of the .ESplcits
Of Elaine is called Tho Vampire y
The blood sucking Is done by modern
surgical methods.
Y "
he First episode OF the girl detec-
tive series produced by the Kaiem
company will be released tho coming
week. 1t is called, The Affair Of the
Deserted House" and features Ruth
Roland, Cleo gidgeley and William ii.
West
" 81
! William e. Wing has written a mall
|tiple reel story Of the physic pfienon-
kehon for the SeiiE Polyscope Comnanv
The title Is wolf Girl" ana
raises a question which surmounts the
purely logical
The Rainy Day, a two-reel drama,
released Wednesday by the Ialbin com
panS. reveals the story Of a Young
wife who sacrifices everything In Or
der that her husband may keep IN
appearances In business. He meets
the other wulnan" and how recon-
Icilintaon Is effected Is brought out IN
a number Of touching scenes.
" s !:
How d girl and q boy, both, ci,ildre,,
OF tnifaisterss save each. other from
disgrace and decide to cast their LOT
together IS told In A Nights Aiven-
lure q thrilling two-reel LriISin
drama to be released this week, In
saving each otller, both are taught a
powerful lesson.
Ehea Mitchell is seen for the SEQ
ond time il, support OF VII liam s.
Hart IN The Scourge Of the Desert, -
a Broncho release III the Mutual pro-
gram
lester Cuneo who takes the part Of
Captain Osborne in Tho Private
0Nirer. an Essanay play; surprised
the officers at Fort Sheridan, whore
some of the scenes were made, with
his t6ehhic cal Wedge Of array man
etinsers They ltnde rstpodi however.
when they learned that ne had eaigiit
years mining III q mil acad MY
and was long q llefnb IL of CpnSpaSiY
81 rug s., ecoiid sdc fi6n5
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
PR OFESS0R ALLYN 10 BE
SEEN IN PURE + FOOD FILM

Professor Lewis B. Allyn, of West
field fame. will shortly be seen in a
pure food story now being produced
by Kalem. The story tells Of how a
nauufactlirer Of adulterated food
products learns, at terrible cost, the
error Of his way. Tom Moore and
Marguerite Courtot, arc two OF the
popular Kalem players who appear in
strong roles.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

plays SIX ierent rol les, proving hiss
an1az Ing he plays tiiez
roles sot politician !, lover doctcfs
6uainess man German 6lia:iesdu com:
sedia4 ana lbHnls lerls THIS Imp was
prodticed by 4eorge A. sessey aud
vas gS1 y VIII s BY Curtis Benton
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

Al most unusual and fhriliing dfatsisi
is sns OF Fate; u new tTo-feefi
Rex picture featuring the pretty lJniz
,yeTsai player, Helen Lesl This
charming and fascl ting movie act.
ress Is noted Tor her beautiful fisoeks
which she wears In tthe films. In this.
play she appears ina stunning even
Ing gown 81 pale hue satin tn a gold
lace tnliic For q hair orna emit she
wears a 1hiQste band Of pair "a afS
range IKE an u head II
The story deals Il ;sEeii'
NE Nv 81 bsil Mon,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

Following One Night, . Director
George Eesgey will feature King Ba g
got in Life In the Balance,' q two
reel drama in which Baggot is as
signed tile role OF surgeon.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

William z. Wing has written a mall
'tple reel story OF the physic phencn-
,etlon for the Selis Polyscope Company.
The title Is Tho Wolf Girl" ana
raises a question which surrnounts the
purely psychological
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

4 The Glrst episode OF the girl detec,
tive series produced by the Kaienl
company will be released tho comins
week, tbs called, The AFFAIR Of the
Deserted House." and features Rutt
Roland, Cleo gi1geley and william ii
West. NH Z
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-12
R. B. HOWELL FINDS
ANOTHER VEXATION
Owners Of Houses Refuse to Pay for
Water Used By Tenants Who
Move Away.
AND R. BEECHER Is STUNNED

Even general managers Of munich
pal water plants have their worries
and vexations. Their paths are not
strewn with roses all OF the way.
General Manager r. B. Howell Of
the Metropolitan water district Is In
quandary over the problem Of how
to compel the payment OF water bills
guaranteed by owners Of houses In
which cases tenants move out, owing
bills, and where the owners repudi-
ate their agreements.
II contend that the water should be
Kept shut of until the bills are paid.
notwithstanding that willing tenants may
move In and even stand ready to pay
deposits for their future bills. but want
ruling Of this board" declared Man
ager Howell.
He sIted case IN point, where . new
tenant moved into house from which
former tenant moved out, leaving .
water bill. He sent notices to the owner.
who paid no attention TO these reminders
that he had guaranteed the bulls. The
now tenant wanted water and offered 70
post deposit.
Member coae OF the water board con-
tends that It is manifestly unfair TO deny
the new tenant water because OF the sins
Of the former tenant or the owner and
he took the position that Mr. Howell
should sue few of these neglected. own
ers AND thus make examples OF them.
ATTORNEY ]. L. Webster Of the board
has been asked for legal opinion on the
subject.