Master and Pupil

Stories dealing with artists and studio life have attracted scenario writers and producers, but most of these pictures have too plainly betrayed a lack of real acquaintance with the subject. This Edison release is another in which Mr. Harry Furniss leads, and Mr. Furniss is to the manner born. The picture shows it; it rings true from first to last. It has also human qualities in marked degree and is, we think, on this account the very best picture of its kind that we have seen. It is a story in which the interest centers in the relationship of a pupil with his master. In all of this it is most delightful and full of past experience; and in the way it is brought out, full of kindliness and human sympathy. There is a secondary interest which is also good; but, if the picture has weakness, it lies in this love story. The chief theme is so worthy that some may doubt whether it were wise to divide the attention. From the showman's viewpoint and that of the average spectator it was the best thing to do. Beside Mr. Furniss, Miss Mary Fuller and Mr. Wadsworth play the important roles. Miss Fuller is very charming as the master's daughter and the pupil's sweetheart. It is a gem; good on all counts. - The Moving Picture World, July 13, 1912