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ROBERT WILLIAMS BUCHANAN (1841 - 1901) |
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The Bioscope (9 March, 1916 - p.113) |
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The Bioscope (21 March, 1918 - p.87) |
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The Bioscope (4 April, 1918 - pp.24-25) “Matt” Ruffell’s 5 reels IN the filming of Robert Buchanan’s beautiful story we have not only a splendid gripping drama, but a series of exquisite coast scenes that bring home to us the beauty of our homeland at every turn, and make us realise the charm of England, with its wave-washed shores, its old traditions of time and tide bringing peace and happiness after distress and grief. (p.28) |
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MATT. Ruffell’s. Robert Buchanan’s novels were probably as much read as any. “Matt” was certainly popular and enjoyed considerable popularity. It makes a good cine-drama with its straightforward, easily followed story. The producer takes no flights of fancy. The outdoor photography is not quite equal to that of the interiors, which is good. The performers’ names are not given either in the synopsis or on the screen. The success of this photo-play depends solely on the popularity of the author. To those who know not Robert Buchanan the title conveys nothing. ___
Western Mail (10 September, 1918 - p.2) |
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The Lancashire Evening Post (5 November, 1918 - p.4) THE PALLADIUM.—“Matt,” the principal film screened in the early part of the week is an adaptation of Robert Buchanan’s work, which tells a full-blooded story of the old wreckers of Cornwall and Devon. Beside so much that is neurotic in film production as well as in stage plays, it is healthy if conventional in type, and while the acting is excellent the setting has the picturesqueness that is impossible of reproduction except by photograph, and that is characteristic of the Raffles reels. Of the modern type, strong in contrast is the second subject “The Female of the Species,” which represents a struggle between two women for the soul of a man, a struggle which shows that there is a streak of good even in the base. ___
Liverpool Echo (3 December, 1918 - p.3) The MAJESTIC has Mary Miles Minter in “Peggy Leads the Way,” and it is a most enjoyable photo-play. So, also, is an adaptation of Robert Buchanan’s novel, “Matt.” Chaplin is added. |
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[From the Derby Daily Telegraph (14 December, 1918 - p.4).]
Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser (29 January, 1919 - p.4) EXCHANGE ELECTRIC THEATRE.—The star picture for the first half of this week is a Ruffell’s five reel exclusive, “Matt,” a charming Devonshire idyll, taken from the well-known book by Robert Buchanan. It is a delightfully fresh and unconventional story set amidst the beautiful scenery of sunny Devon, showing glimpses of Babbicombe Bay, Cockington Forge, and Ansty’s Cove. Crammed full of incident, acted with wonderful realism, with exquisite scenery, and views of the rugged Devon coast, the whole, combined with perfect photography, makes this a charming and delightful picture which all should see and enjoy. Other pictures include a two reel “Lonesome Luke” comedy, “Luke the Terrible Tec.” On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the principal film will be “A Coronet of Shame,” a film adaptation from the novel by that popular author, Charles Garvice. An interesting story of love and adventure, this screen version of what is perhaps the most widely read of all this author’s works is admirably portrayed, and follows closely the original plot with its many exciting scenes and dramatic situations, the South African episode being particularly thrilling. Other pictures of interest and comedy will also be shown. _____
A Robert Buchanan Filmography - continued
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