Moving Picture News (1911) . ing George and QueenMary at very close range. Royal progress through London, including close view ofLord Mayor presenting the city sword to King. Naval review: Watch Dogs of the World, the most im-posing naval review in history. Showing King Georgesyacht and the Delaware representing the United States. THANHOUSERS ROMEO AND JULIET The Romeo and Juliet, of the Thanhouser Co., whichwas exhibited at the office of the Distributing and SalesCo. of America during the past week, is a most beautifuland fascinating film, the preparation of which reflects muchcredit, not onl
Moving Picture News (1911) . ing George and QueenMary at very close range. Royal progress through London, including close view ofLord Mayor presenting the city sword to King. Naval review: Watch Dogs of the World, the most im-posing naval review in history. Showing King Georgesyacht and the Delaware representing the United States. THANHOUSERS ROMEO AND JULIET The Romeo and Juliet, of the Thanhouser Co., whichwas exhibited at the office of the Distributing and SalesCo. of America during the past week, is a most beautifuland fascinating film, the preparation of which reflects muchcredit, not only on the Thanhouser Co. in their choice ofa classic theme, but upon the director and his companyengaged in its actual preparation. The stage settings are artistic and beatitiful; the costumesare well chosen to suit the particular period in which thedrama is supposed to take place, and most striking in effect. Miss Julia Taylor, who plays the role of Juliet, is mostcharming in the part; Mrs. Walters, in the part of the nurse,. makes up as a dear, indulgent old lady; and Mr. Lessee,who plays the part of Romeo, holds his own in a mostdignified and dramatic fashion—his work is good. The scenesbest in effect are perhaps the duel scenes, and the tombscenes. The love element is well brought out, and, in fact,there is little left to be desired in the whole production,and the Thanhouser Co. is to be congratulated on its suc-cess. The Thanhouser Co. have also through the productionof this film gained the distinction of bringing out the firsttwo reel domestic picture in America. They are contemplat-ing the prodtiction of another of Shakespeares dramas, TheTempest, which will no doubt equal if not excel in dramaticand artistic effect the film whose praises we have just been MOVING PICTURE ACTORS AGENCY. We understand Gregory, Phillips & Stegner have plannedfor a long time to open a department devoted exclusively tothe motion picture people, to look after the engaging ofpeople, and placin
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