Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-24

Rex Beach. Special cast Of GoIdwyn
featured
This is an example of what can be
done with a scenario, supervised with
the author on the job himself. 1t proves
that movie producers should always try
to have this sort Of arrangement. Many
story is not recognized by its writer
when he sees it upon the screen after
"doCtoring. "
1t is advisable to try to see this play
from its beginning because of the con-
tinuous mystery. The very ingenuity
with which the big scene is made real
istic in all details is worth seeing. aside
from the entertaining quality of the
production. What is lacking in the
artistic lighting and settings is mad"
up for in cXactitude to the locale
New Orlcans-where the story was
filmed and where the action of the
scenario takes place.
The head of n counterfeiting gang
is also the uncle of young man falsely
accused Of n crime. He is murdered.
Another man, who resembles him, is
suspected of being an officer of the law.
and upon him the crime is fastened.
With the assistance of n girl and tcle-
phone. the entire crowd is captured, and
/, the man finds that romance and ad-
venture are to be found elsewhere be-
sides story books.
Owen Moore and Hedda Nova have
the principal roles. The outstanding
nj nf 81, hn rrn6
tied to Tully Marshall for his portrayal
of the uncle. Others of note are Edwin
Stevens. Hector V. Sarno, Alec B.
Francis. Sydney Deane and Kate Les
ter.
PALACE-"Sauare-De Sanderson." star
ring W S Hart. Charles A. Setzer Is
the author and Aircraft releases tn" play
Once more there is a combination Of
star and director for Mr.. Hart, al
though he did have the assistance of
Lambert Hillyer in the direction. There
are snap and dash to this play. As
for the action, it never lets up, and the
result is a good photoplay, which was
liked by the audiences.
Careful attention to little details
make this picture interesting. Even
| the titles are written in the peculiar
patter of the men of the story book
plains. The photography is good, espe-
cially the long range views.
A big thrill is furnished when the
| hero, bound in a chair, makes his way
| to a burning log. He is released when
| the rope burns. and then catches a
man in the next room by throwing a
rope over the door. Ann Little is the
heroine and Frank Whitson is the vii
lain.
AEcADLA 6%other Men,s len rsrs W'ys,i S,,ivsT w's is
| author and Victor L. Schertzingcr direc-
/ tor for Paramount.
| 1t is gratifying to see photo drama
which deals with love and divorce in Il
manner that makes the spectator feel its
closcness to life itself and not to pic
turization of a story. That effect Is
due to the skill of the director.
4 girl who is without funds is in
duced to play the role of n vampire in
mild way in order that she may be
found compromised by the wife. But
it is true love which springs up and
makes the task hard for the girl. al
though the divorce is granted. How it
all ends is shown. morally enough
through a headline in paper which
announces the divorce of the pair who
conspired to get the first one. Dorothy
Dalton was excellent in her restrained
emotional acting. Forest Stanley, II
f. Herbert aud Dell Boone are thu
other principal characters.
vICToRLLA-"A Fight for Gold" with Ton
directed by Edward lie Saint. Fox play
Charles Kenyon prepared the seen
ario of this film. which is of his usua
variety good. Horsemanship comes il
for much praise in this film. The story
of THE Highgrader' furnished tn,
plot of the thrilling adventures.
The situation of runaway team
from which n girl is rescued does no
make an entire movie, and that is VIII,
more action seems to be required. Th,
way Tom Mix handled the bear intro
duced makes one believe that it wa.
very docile indeed. The hero is threat
ened by gunner who seek to pre- emp
the claim he has staked. He is ken
, fighting continually to hold this. Tedd,
Sampson is Mr.. Mix's leading lady
, and a large cast of players is in tn
, support.
e. REGENT-"Some Bride" with Viola Dana
Written by the Misses Duffy for Metro
Directed by Henry Otto.
, Viola Dana is the charming feature
player in this story. She gets down t.
real hard work. and the result is fin
acting as comediPnnc. The antics o
r the star as she leases her husband ar
e a cure for blues. A newly marie
, couple are away on their honeymoon
| The bride is full of fun and likes to aC
the cut up, while her business like hus
band cannot understand such larks.
Irving Cummings is the husband
Ruth Sinclair. Billy Mason and Flor
ence Carpenter are in the cast.
Secret Service" is the film whic
, features Robert Warwick on the screen
? of the Alhambra, Strand and Locust
, Louis Bennison is star of Betzwoo
Film Company's play. The Roa