The Drama of Heyville

1914
23m

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Hod Mullins, the actor-manager of the Demosthenes Dramatic Club of Heyville, comes to New York to find material for his aspiring clubmates to exert their efforts upon. Chance directs him to ... Read allHod Mullins, the actor-manager of the Demosthenes Dramatic Club of Heyville, comes to New York to find material for his aspiring clubmates to exert their efforts upon. Chance directs him to a theater in which "The Union Spy" is playing. Hod, affected by the dramatic merits of the... Read allHod Mullins, the actor-manager of the Demosthenes Dramatic Club of Heyville, comes to New York to find material for his aspiring clubmates to exert their efforts upon. Chance directs him to a theater in which "The Union Spy" is playing. Hod, affected by the dramatic merits of the piece, makes exhaustive notes and, on his return to Heyville, compiles a pirated edition ... Read all

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Mr. Ashley Miller, who wrote and produced the above two-reel comedy, certainly did himself proud, for it is a happy, original thought, and runs the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous. Hod Mullins, actor and manager of the Demosthenes Dramatic Club of Heyville, pirates and reproduces the "Union Spy," a drama he has attended in the city, with the assistance of the members of his club. In the first part is shown the city production by a strong professional cast. Hod takes copious notes from a lower box. The second part he is shown casting, rehearsing and producing the play in the town hall. He has to contend with the usual bickerings, jealousies, etc., but wins out. The scenery, costumes and properties are almost as good as the show. The cast is made up of the best Edison people. It is difficult to visualize any spectator who fails to laugh at and enjoy this picture. - The Moving Picture World, March 14, 1914