Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
CHAPLIN HAS A NEW ONE

p considered that this is her first appear
ance before the motion-picture camera and
there is no audience TO lend announcement
70 her work, as is the case with her acting
Of spoken plays. She screens we'll and is not
camera shy Florence Billings formerly of
the Vitagraph company is a capable sup
porting player, contributing to the picture
n mild type of vampire" role. Orme Cal
dara fills the requirements Of his role
Harry Stephenson, Alice Chaplin, Helen
Blair, Mabel Balln Edith McAlpin, Cecil
Owen, Harry Springer and Edmund Lowe
comprise the other members Of the COM
petent cast.
. Beautiful photography Of high quality
artistry makes this production stand out
Against the general run of program pic
lures. The settings were carefully ar
ranged to bring out the best effects. This
is indeed production Of the moton-picture
studios that is conspicuous for its delicate
quality as a cameo.
special and attractive feature of the
Stanley's program was the musical con-
tribution Sy the excellent orchestra under
Harry Meyer and Albert Wayne alter
nate directors The numbers played in
cluded Tschaikowsky's stirring "Marcne
Slave" and selections from Jacobs "Sybl.'
ARCADIA-"The CCnqussrOr;" with, William
sinrY bsssd AdaPtfS on & oX maI5n w rI irTm
Henry Christeen warnack. Directed by X. A.
If this admirable film play directs the
attention of Americans toward some Of the
most stirring and romantic chapters in their
history, its presentation will have been
thoroughly justified. General Sam Houston,
brother" of the Cherokees. Governor Of
tennessee liberator of Texas, President of
Texas, Senator from Texas. Governor Of
that State and finally faithful to the Union
5n its hour OF peril is a Homeric figure in
pur annals. Authentic episodes in his career
almost strain ones sense of probability. Yet
they are verified by trustworthy records
and accounts Of eye witnesses.
Moving-picture patrons demand sentiment
al tales, and naturally therefore the makers
of "The Conqueror" have emphasized those
portions Of Sam Houston's life that CON
cern his courtship of and still unexplained
separation from the beautiful and aristo-
cratic Eliza Allen, of Nashville. The mys-
terry of that drama has never been fully
cleared up. The scenario treats very
freely and depicts a reconciliation, which is
without historical basis. AS matter Of
fact, Houston subsequently married again,
and happily. His second bride was Mar
garet Lea, of Alabama
The film betrays expert direction and the
scenes of Houston's life among the Indians
pf his rise to Tennesseean and Texan fame
and of his victory of San Jacnto, which
delivered the Lone Star State from the Mex
u lean yoke, are vivid and fascinating. The
omission Of the picturesque Santa Ana as
a screen parsonage is rather regrettable.
The life of that willy Mexican dictator was
fully as crowded with melodrama as his
doughty opponents.
William Farnum is forceful and sincere
as the reckless, erratc and yet epic hero.
"Bill" Hart would have been ideally fitted
for the role. Mr. Farnum impresses one as
the second best selection. Jewel Carmen,
as Eliza Allen, is comely and appealing. All
the auxiliary parts are well handled. The
10 Oft nd a
highly effective. Patronage Of THE Con
aueror" richly restores confidence in the
passionate energy of the American spirit
PALAcE-"The Submarine Eye" made by the
Williamson Brothers. Written and directed by
G. Nj Williamson. Special release.
with the wonderful Photographic records
coming from our aviators, whose work with
the camera means so much to those upon
terra frma, it is worth a part Of ones time
70 visit the Palace this week, where the
beauties Of the bottom of the ocean are on
view To view them as shown upon the
screen, an invention by the Williamson
Brothers was necessary. They have used
their special apparatus, which permits
man TO sit in the hollow of tube under
water and photograph the beauties of the
sea. Every foot of the film is quite clear
and surpasses their previous efforts in this
direction.
Written around this invention is the
6tory. which seems to have been shortened
for exhibition in this city The,action con-
Germs the efforts of an inventor TO locate
a hidden treasure chest by means OF con-
Arivance which permits observations be-
meath the water. There are many thrilling
episodes which show the efforts of a villain
10 balk the work Of the inventor Expert
diving by the native boys of the Bahamas
Is clearly shown.
AS an introduction to the country and
the waters in which these pictures were
taken a short Rex Beach Hunt picture was
shown, which depicted the journey Of the
bcenario writer to tropical seas.
VICToRIA-"Thls Is the Life" with George
welsh welsh S9fy p2esteS eS bsPh bS 4 %ssS RG Fox
In this production Raul A. Walsh directs
the screen action for his brother George.
H. A. will be remembered for his excellent
direction IN the prison-reform picture, THE
Honor System" He has done good work
with this production, which is a delightful
tomedy. supplying Brother George an op-
tportunity TO display his original methods
OF comedy. II is story of the motion
pictures and rich young man who is sent
TO South America by his father to guard a
shipment of munitions. real revolution
fs In progress at the port where tney arrive
but Walsh thinks II is only the action for
a motion picture. He soon nnds, however
that II is real and then the Federal troops
are sent for. Good old movie stun that
and II Is kept interesting by it's careful
handling. Wanda Petit has the part as
the young girl whom Walsh thinks is q
motion-picture actress. Ralph Lewis gives
= good character study as Count Won Nut.
fonburg. while John Eherts has the role OF
his assistant Jack Mcdonald. w. H. Ryno
Victor Sarno and James A. Marcus are in
the support
CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN THE ADVENTU.
NER Mutual Film Corporation. Directed
bY hinsslf Several hlm theatres
Charlie Chaplin is indeed an adventurer
Iof this marks the last of his production
upon the Mutual program. His next ef
forts will be released under the direction
oI the FIRST National Exhibitors Associa
Itn This production win always remain
4H monument 20 his comedy efforts upoI
I0t Mutual program, for II Is his best re
lease ne seems 10 have acquired a subtl,
"1||oI "a e2trncting comedy from littll
|I|o0. that comes only with experience
||||I much good taste IN his work
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