Whenever a film maker skillfully seizes and elaborates certain possibilities peculiar to the moving picture, as distinguished from the conventional stage, he is entitled to special credit. The story within a story is peculiarly within the province of the moving picture, and the makers of this film have shown themselves well capable of grasping and using this singular advantage. A negro, so the story runs, is unjustly accused of a capital crime and is put on trial. In the course of the proceedings, the old mother of the alleged culprit in the courtroom recognizes the judge as a Confederate veteran, whose life was saved in years gone by through the courage of the accused. The judge, who had through the years vainly sought to discover and reward his benefactors, recognizes the Mammy and makes a remarkable plea to the jury for the acquittal of the accused. In the course of his charge to the jurors he tells the story of his adventures in the war, which shows the negro and his mother to be made of heroic stuff. He concludes his remarks with the words, "The evidence is wholly circumstantial; may God help you to find a verdict of not guilty." The charm of the story lies in the quick change from drama to dramatic narrative and the display of a fine ability to sustain the character of both equally well. After the Old Mammy has made her plea to the judge, we see the pictures showing the adventures of the latter when he was a young soldier fighting for the Stars and Bars. It is a most exciting narrative, well illustrating the aptitude of the moving picture for the telling in graphic and lively manner a story of pure adventure. The outdoor settings are particularly fine, and the acting of the young soldier much above the average. The scenes in the home of \he soldier were affectingly natural and touching. A warm word of commendation must be said for the jury. The director's work on this score can scarcely be praised too highly. It was a typical jury with just enough of a Southern touch in its make-up to give it the proper local color. It is a pleasure in connection with this review to refer to the marked improvement in all the productions of this maker, who promises to give the industry many valuable contributions in the future. - The Moving Picture World, August 5, 1911