Movie Stars, Films, and Features

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1628, 3 May 1919, Page 6

Movie Stars, Films, and Features

NEW RELEASES NEXT WEEK.

Theatre. Film Title. Star. STRAND .. .... .. ~ "STELLA MARIS" '.. .. Mary Pickford (Artcraft) _.-.«. «A DOLL'S HOUSE" ~ ." Elsie Ferguson (Artcraft) CRYSTAL PALACE .. " THE WOMAN GOD FORGOT" .. Geraldine Farrar (Artcraft) ~ " THE BRIDE OF FEAR" ~ .. Jewel Carmen (William Fox) QUEEN'S "A GAME WITH FATE" .. -.. ' .. Harry Morey (Vitagraph) LIBERTY " BACK TO THE WOODS" .» .. Mabel Normand (Goldwyn) EVERYBODY'S " THIRTY A WEEK" ~ .. .. Tom Moor.c (Goldwyn) GRAND " THE RETURN OF MARY" ..• .. .. May Allison (Metro)

"The Woman God Forgot," another Artcraft cinema spectacle, disclosing the combined arts of Geraldino Farrar, Cecil B. de Mille, and Jeanie Maepherson—which bids fair to create a greater sensation than even the stupendous "Joan the Woman," the last film offering this noted trio —will be presented at Crystal Palace nest week. "The Woman God Forgot" is produced on a Scale of extraordinarily extravagant Splendour and artistic magnificence by Cecil B. de Mille, a master-genius of the screen. Jeanie Macpherson's absorbing and dramatic tale of the beautiful Aztec Princess who sold her country for the man she loved, is worthy of the wonderful acting ability of Geraldine Farrar, the world-famed artist of both stage and screen. Wallace Rcid is her leading man, and Hobart Bosworth, Raymond Hatton, and almost all who appeared in "Joan" are seen in this gigantie spectacle. One of the elaborate scenes discloses. the largest aviary in the world, especially built for this production, together with an entire Aztec city, showing the pomp and splendour of Montezuma. The lovely screen star, Jewel Carmen, will also be seen in '' The Bride of Fear," a, sensational Fox production which outshines the brilliancy of her past kinema achievements.

Franees Marion from tho story by William J. Locke, and Artcraft has given it excellent production and artistic handling. Mary Pickford again proves herself, not only versatile to a degree, but an artist to her finger tips. Marshall Neilan directed. In addition to Mary's greatest picture, Elsie Ferguson, the screen's most beautiful acquisition from the legitimate stage, is appearing in "A Doll's House," from the Henrik Ibsen story, which has been recognised as a classic of the drama, and has been very popular in both Europe and America. H. E. Herbert is seen in the leading masculine role, and Maurice Tourneur directed. * * * Mabel Normand is supported by Herbert Rawlinson, who was seen opposite Geraldine Farrar in '' The Turn of -the Wheel," in "Back to the Woods," a Goldwyn comedy-drama to be shown at the Liberty next week. Mabel' Normand's latest combination of comedy and thrills is sure to please her countless admirers. Clarkson- Miller is the author, and George Irving directed the story. ... * * * Harry Morey will be seen as a j'oung millionaire in "A Game with Fate," a Vitagraph mystery drama to be screened at the Queen's next week. Betty Blythe co-stars with Mr Morey, and the story is by Tom Terris. Paul Seardon directed the picture, which has plenty of suspense, excitement, and thrilling adventure.

Tom Moore will be seen as a star in lis own right for the first time at Everybody's next week in ' 'Thirty a Week," a five-part Goldwyn production torinif ill of romance. Light comedy and romance dominate the first .part of the picture, and the rest contains splendid dramatic values. Mrs Moore is seen as a chauffeur in "Thirty a Week," and Tallulah Bankhcad, a society girl new to the screen, is his leading lady. The story is from the pen of Thomas Buchanan and Harry Beaumont.

* * * May Allison, the charming and dainty little favourite of the Metro forces, is appearing at the GrMid, next week in "The Return of Mary," from the well-known play by. Hale Hamilton, a prominent actor of the stage now starring in Metro pictures, and who appeared with Viola Dana in "Opportunity." Miss Allison is supported by Darrell Foss, Clarence Burton, Claire McDowell, Frank Brownlee, and Joseph Belmont. This drama has excitement .and heart interest in abundance. '-

In "Stella Maris," now fereening at the Strand, Mary Pickford presents two cf the most widely different and difficult characterisations ever disclosed in one production. The'famous little star. is. histrionically incomparable in the dual roles of Stella Maris and Unity Blake. 80 remarkable is the transformation that it seems incredible that Unity Blake, orphan of the slums, stunted mentally and physically, is the "world's favourite." Each of the characters appears to the greatest possible extent, and the exquisite interpretations by "little Mary" will achieve lasting success. The story is an adaptation by

June Caprice, the former William Fox star, has been engaged by Albert Capellani, who . recently completed "The Bed Lantern," starring .Naziinova, ifor Metro, and who has. just announced that he will become an independent producer, under the firm title of Capellani Pictures Company. Mr.Capellani has also engaged Creigkton Hale, and is negotiating for other

prominent players. Capellani Pictures will be released through Patlie.

Mary Moore, sister of Tom, Owen, Matt v ami Joe, died in France recently, and, although no details were received, it is believed that she died of influenza. Miss Moore has appeared in pictures, and several months ago went overseas with the Bed Cross. Her brother, Joe, who is the husband of Grace C'unard, is still with his regiment in France.

Katherine Mac Donald, tho beautiful Paramount player, has now started production on films for the Katherine Mac Donald Picture Company, which is being launched and financed by several Chicago capitalists. Miss Mac Donald will herself seleet the story for her first feature, and will assist in assembling tho cast. Miss Mac Donald had had very little stage experience before she joined the Universal Company, and was .given a small part in a picture in which her sister, Mary MacLaren, was starred. Since that time she has supported several Paramount stars, including William S. Hart, Charles Bay, Douglas Fairbanks, and had a prominent part in Cecil B. de Mille's "Squaw Man." Colin Campbell, former Selig director, has been engaged to direct her.

Charlie Chaplin's second First National million-dollar comedy, "Shoulder Arms," will be shown in the Dominion shortly, and is said to surpass anything he has done. ;

Excitement and comedy is the keynote of "Never Say Quit," a new William Fox offering, starring the athletic "thunderbolt," George Walsh. The story tells of the thrilling adventures and misfortunes of a young man born on-Friday, the 13th. Leaping over high walls, climbing the sides of buildings, and other athletie feats are amongst the stunts this star performs at a great rate throughout the whole of five reels of "Never Say Quit." It is declared to be the. funniest comedy-drama of the season. Raymond Schroek is the author of both the story and the scenario, and Edward Dillon, a recent addition to the Fox forces, directed the production. The supporting company includes Florence Dixon, Henry Holland, William Frederic, Frank Jacobs, Joseph Smily, and Jean; Acker.

Evelyn Nesbit is seen as a Magdalen in "Thou Shalt Not," now being produced by William Fox. The story is by Charles J. Barbin, who is also directing the picture. The story is not wholly fiction, as the author derived his facts from real life.! Ned Burton, Florida Kingsley, Gladden James, Crawford Kent, and Eddie.Lawrence are included in a cast of wellknown and capable artists.

Mrs Irene Vernon Castle; the wellknown and popular screen and stage beauty, has had a command performance before the King and .Queen. Mrs Castle will shortly be returning to the screen. . . JC' •; <•