The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-11

production of the Famous Players
Film Co., on the Paramount program,
attaches an unusual interest because
of the fact that 1t does not only pre-
sent Mary Pickford, the idol Of the
screen in the title role, but that the
supporting cast also includes Lottie
and Jack Pickford, sister and brother
OF the popular star.
This Is the first time since the Pick
fords have been appearing on the
screen that all three have been to-
gether in a single subject, and the
production therefore possesses q
unique interest, aside from its great
dramatic strength and the charm OF
Little Mary's" exquisite portrayal OF
the title character.
Written by George Sand. one of the
greatest novelists in the history OF
French literature, "Fanchon the
Cricket" has lived for generations as
one of the most human dramas ever
conceived, and It is fair to assume
that it's Interpretation on the screen
by Mary Pickford and the superb cast
which surrounds her, will forever I'm
mortalize this charming story.
The subject will be the main at
traction at the Grand for two days be-
ginning MOludS .-Ao'Si Iioohioht.
HIppodrome-Essanay Master Photo
Play.
"The Greater Courage" in five acts
bv II. S. Sheldon. Edna Mayo and
Bryant Washburn play strong roles
in this thrilling masterpiece.
THE Greater Courage" is a won
derfully interesting and dramatic
- OF ~ n
Of two brothers, one with great
physical and tho other with great
moral courage. When it comes to
crisis the man Of brute foroe fails
utterly, while the one of timid nature
proves a hero. Bryant Washburn
and Edna Mayo are exceptionally
strong in the leading parts.
Gilbert and Lawrence Carthage are
in love with Peggy Lorraine. George
Duncan, a wealthy and INSCRIPTIONS
bachelor. insults Peggy in Gilberts
presence. Being timid and retiring,
he does nothing. This fnfuriateS
Peggy, who previously had favored
him, and she writes to Lawrence,
dashing, self-confident character, that
she loves him.
Stung by Peggy's taunts, Gilbert
goes to Duncan's home to force an
apology from him. Lawrence fol-
lows, bent on the same mission. In
the quarrel, Duncan is slain. Suspi-
cion points to Gilbert. He refuses to
make a statement, is tried by his
own father, Judge Carthage, con-
victed and sentenced to prison.
Later Lawrence leaves home and
Is shot In a saloon brawl. He sends
for his father and Peggy and con-
fesses that he killed Duncan and that
Gilbert took the blame because he
thought Peggy loved Lawrence.
Lawrence dies and Peggy and the
Judge procure a pardon and present
1t to Gilbert at the prison. There the
girl tells him she had always loved
him and that she wrote Lawrence
only out of pique. She tells him that
he is the man with the greater cour-
age.
Other features OF splendid magni-
tude will be shown in addition to The
Greater Courage.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening,
the third chapter of THE Goddess"
the Vitagraph serial beautiful, with
Earle Williams and Anita Stewart in
the leading roles, will be shown.
The Hearst-Selig Weekly, portray
ing the very latest current events
and styles and fashions for the ladies
will be another feature of tomor-
rows program.
Be sure to see the third chapter of