THE Reel World

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 245, 13 October 1917, Page 16

THE Reel World

OLIVE THOMAS.

WHO IS THE EARL ?

MARY MILES MINTER

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

MADCAP MADGE. One uf the leading picture critics of U.S.A. compares this drama to "Pegg>,'' and predicts ;i better future for (.live j Thomas than Millie fl'.trke. The play i. | a sparkler, written round the doing, ol j the most unruly minx ever caught by i the camera, and a title-hunting mother I to whom her pretty but totally heedless I daughter is a sore trial. * I Mud-cap Madge is iir-t seen at a board- j ing school, and it is. as our Allies would i say, "some"' boarding school, and Mi- ' Thomas sees some extremely illuminating light on the mysteries of fashionable ■ seminaries. We see the initiation cere- ! monies for new. girls ami the rows ot I pyjama beauties laying traps for the j unwary, and also the energetic scenes in j the "gym." However, Madcap gets a| letter to say that her mother and elder j sister Julia are going to ('aim Beach, and ! Madcap well knows that this is .Julia's ! last throw for a decent catch. Madcap Madge, parted with at last hy a despairing teacher, arrives at Palm-' Beach, to the dismay of her mother and.j sister, who think they hive about landed an Karl, said to he living: incognito at j the fashionable summer resort. ; Madge is hastily dressed up as flapper of 14. but she contrives to dancer gaily through all the complications of the plot and end up with a runawajd match. A warning is given as to guessing the end of the story, as all guesses will be wrong for certain.

TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS. I>n you remember Thomas Hughes' I celebrated book, "Tom Brown's Schoolj days." a classic that will enjoy increasj ing popularity for all time for its vigori oils and happy portrayal of schoolboy life! I liomtis Hughes—who wrote the book jin 1857—gave us a vivid history of Tom's ; early days in the country and bis life j and adventures while at Rugby under Dr. Arnold. In tlie hook we have a I lively record of lights and friendships, i bird nesting and poaching, football, races land various escapades, all related with I spirit and gusto. The whole is infused I with a love for truth and manliness, and Tom's homely loyalty and reverence for j what is better than himself are things to I make a strong appeal to young readers. j The film is a decided relief from the ' present craze for sensation and inane story; full of beautiful scenes and pleasI ing incidents. I ,The producer, however, has not only 1 striven to give us wholesome fare, but Hra_ served the same with the most appefisTng surroundings. The pictures of i village life in the early Victorian days have been faithfully portrayed and must I have required much study and attention, ♦judging from the care that has been paid fpo the merest detail. J Brown's Schooldays" had the hflisfcuiction of being specially screened ].b.ef|j%e the King at Buckingham Palace, I sia&yill be seen for the first time here lat tlie Lyric week commencing to-day. ,

This dainty little lady is the idol of Broadway, and her name is a household word in America. She is the "Harrison Fisher" Girl, and is featured as the most photographed and pictured lady in the whole wide world. Her acquisition by Triangle was a real event in lilmdom. and made a sensation that for once was genuine in theatrical circles in U.S.A. Her best-loved work was as Miss New York of the "Follies," and her specialty wns good-natured satire. Every t.b.m. in America's capital owes here a debt, it is said, as she is the essence of roguish bubbling joy. and has lengthened the life of even a few multimillionaires through her fund of high/ spirits and sparkling glee. Note —T.b.m. is the American theatrical definition for '"tired business man."

One of the best concealed identities, and the neatest thing in mysteries, is the incognito of the Earl in "Madcap Madge." The most bored and experienced film fan will guess wrong as to win, he is. and Madcap's marriage is three sort* of surprises all in one.

Here is what an American critic says of "Periwinkle." this dainty actress' last appearance: "In every respect this latest Mary Miles Minter picture is the best production featuring this young star that America has offered so far. In this picture Miss Minter's charm of per-! sonality and genuine acting ability have! the advantage of a plausible, interesting story, with the strength of real life in it, and the fascinating background of the ' sea to add a pleasing flavour of romance. Tbe photography and lighting effects of the exteriors are beautiful, and the interiors, the life-saving station, and the homes of the sea-faring folk are interesting." j "Periwinkle" is the name given a baby I girl whom a lifeguard finds in a wreck, 'and as Periwinkle grows up she radiates isuch sunshine that she is finally able to i

redeem a very blase young man and make him a useful citizen. In these words you have a synopsis of the latest story which Mary Miles Minter eharminglV enacts, and for iwhieh she has been jjiven human and material surroundings of fidelity, and believable conduct through her scenes by James Kirkrwood. George I'isher plays the young man whom Periwinkle redeems.

L.M.—William Desmond was not in "(Gloria's Romance." "M.O."—Harold and May arc not married. Address letters as before. JOLIA EVA.- Xo, no reason on earth why you shouldn't be a Movie actress —if you can get a job. But it's no use writing. You'll have to take a trip to California. Good luck to you.

THE UNMASKING OF DAVY. THE Kith CHATTER OF "THE IRo_J CLAW." Jules Legar, aich-criminal, sends emissaries to get the fortune which he has recovered and -.vh'.ch i- secreted in the woods. When they arrive, they are confronted by the "" Laughing Mask," ami ordered to band over the instructions for finding the lading place. A battle ensues, and the paper blows away. As one of the men jumps for it, Margery appears on horse-back and makes a daring pick-up. In the battle '"The Mask" is shot in the left hand. Margery returns home, and there meets the detectives in search of "The Laughing Mask.'" Davy appears with his left hand in bandages and is arrested; but just as the handcuffs are slipped on his , wrists tlie " -Mask " appears in the door- . way and announces the innocence of the ' prisoner. All hands then go to the cave where the fortune is hidden, and are dis- . covered there by " The Iron Claw." The j latter attempts to kill the entire party by rolling a boulder down the hill behind them, but Davy warns them in time. • One of Legat's men is captured, and gets away nnd steals a locomotive which is standing near by. He starts the giant ' engine, aud is dashed to his death when i it leaves the rails and falls to the ravine i below. ._...

f ' PEABL WHITE, starring in " Unmasking of Davy," 16th Chapter of "Tlie Iron Claw," showing at Grand all this week.

Scene from " Tom Brown's School Days," showing exclusively «U this week at the Lyric.

" HIS PICTURE IN THE PAPERS I Pete Brindle (Douglas Fairbanks), ne'er-do-well son of "The Prindle," manufacturer of "Prindle's 27 Varieties" of "Xut" food products, is told by hie father that in order to win the girl of his choice and half-interest in the busi* ness he must get his Picture in the Papers. Pete says: "That's eaey!" Mid starts out on a series of escapades that include a motor wreck, which lands him in the hospital; a prize fight, which he wins: a row with two policemen, whom he whips and is gaoled in consequence; and a thrilling adventure with crooks who are attempting to wreck a train, which he prevents, and gets his Pictur* in the Papers as a reward.

"DOUG. , FAIRBANKS in '"His Picture in the Paper*," screening at tlie Grand commeaciK to-day.