I do not suppose they can understand all the dramas and love stories, but the pictures entertain them, whatever the theme may be." "They are not allowed to go unless accompanied by a parent or guardian," Arthur stated; "but I saw a group of eleven under the care of one cheery-looking old lady, so I suppose the little ones evade the law in that way." On Tuesday forenoon they drove to the office of the Continental Film Manufacturing Company and inquired for Mr.Werner.Every approach to the interior of the big stockade was closely guarded in order to prevent the curious from intruding, but Werner at once hurried out to greet them and escorted them into the enclosure.
"You are just in time," said he, "to witness one of the scenes in our great picture, 'Samson and Delilah.' They're getting it on now, so you must hurry if you want to see the work.

It's really the biggest thing our firm has ever turned out." They passed a group of low but extensive frame buildings, threading their way between them until finally they emerged within a large open space where huge frames covered with canvas were propped up in broad daylight and apparently in great disorder.

Huddled here and there were groups of people wearing Oriental costumes of the Bible days, their skins stained brown, the make-up on their faces showing hideously in the strong light.

A herd of meek donkeys, bearing burdens of faggots, was tethered near by.
"Follow me closely," cautioned their guide, "so you will not step over the 'dead line' and get yourselves in the picture." "What is the 'dead line' ?" inquired Uncle John.
"The line that marks the limit of the camera's scope.

Outside of that you are quite safe.